Finance Administrator -Treasury -readvertised

Company Description SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all. Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030. For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org. Purpose of the Job: Finance Administrator - Treasury is responsible for ensuring payment requests comply with SNV Ethiopia Policy and Procedure. The payment also complies with government requirements, especially on tax matters. He/she is responsible for filing tax return on time and paying according to tax authority deadlines. Maintaining the financial policy and regulation, assigning proper Fund/Account codes for project expenses, maintaining registering books, filing, and properly keeping financial documents and reports, preparing payment vouchers, and processing disbursements. S/he is responsible for following up on the deposit of cash/check from Travel/Project advance settlements and others. S/he makes a follow up on cash receipt invoices for all collections and deposits the same in the respective bank accounts. S/he also follows up on the filing of financial documents, ensures stamps paid marks on all invoices issued checks to customers, suppliers, and staff, and registers all checks sequentially on the cash register book. S/he is responsible for booking the transactions in SBD for those who passed the compliance and analytical review. S/he verifies all source documents for proper approval and documentation. S/he provides effective and efficient support and advice to the Program managers, Project/Initiative Managers, and other team members as required on SNV financial policies and government applicable laws. Job Description Financial Management and Compliance to SNV/Donor Regulations • Ensure that books of accounts are maintained, check receipts, and other financial documents are kept properly or safely. • Facilitates income and withholding tax payments to the concerned government offices on time. • Do a tax return on time as per Tax authority deadlines. • Reconcile all pending Tax liabilities in our books of accounts and make sure they are all paid on time. • Ensure that all cash collected is deposited daily in the bank. • Develop mechanisms to ensure that the financial operations of SNV are running cost-effectively. • Ensures compliance with SNV’s accounting policy as per SNV Finance and Administration policy and procedures manual as well as policy and procedure as established by Global office. Disbursement and reconciliation processes: • Verifies and ensures that required documentation and authorization are presented before effecting payment. • Ensure payments requested for goods and services are from the right supplier and check the presence in the approved supplier list. • Check purchases, other than the approved supplier list, are following the procedure of the procurement Manual. • Maintain a level of signatory of managers to execute payments of cheques. • Ensure requests of payments are in line with the organization's policy, such as rate, legality, VAT exemption, etc. • Ensure the proper Project Number and Account Codes for every request for payments are used both in documents and in SBD. • Make sure all Invoices received has corresponding PO and Goods receipt booked before posting the Invoice. • Post the supplier Invoices and review to make sure all the GRN/POs were linked to correct budget lines and GL account before posting the invoice. • Ensure all disbursements/payments documents are booked in SBD and link to approved invoice and submitted for approval before the payment is processed. • Prepare cheques or wire transfers to suppliers and staff once all invoices booked in SBD are approved by budget holders and designated management staff. • Follow timely settlement of outstanding advances, check the documents and arithmetic correctness, audit them in SBD and submit for authorization. • Prepares all regular monthly payments such as staff salary, settlement of taxes, deposit of pension and provident funds etc... • Ensures that goods receiving note (GRN) is received for each material or services purchase before payment effected. Learning: • Keeps up to date with recent developments in the sector, government regulations including best practice. • Ensures ongoing personal development and learning. • Ensures the communication of finance policies and procedures within the organisation, and with other stakeholders. • Observe internal SNV deadlines and be able to have an effective communication. • Be proactive and invert and advise new efficient ways to improve our systems especially in relation to treasury. • Any other relevant task that may be assigned by your line manager. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance /accounting. Experience: • 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in similar positions. • Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices. • Experience in the NGO sector. • Knowledge in tax matters Training: Training on Computerized Accounting Technical Skill: • Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel & Access). • Good knowledge of written and spoken English. • Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development. • Proactive and efficient on performing your tasks. • Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software more advantageous. Competencies: • Attentive listening • Work efficiency • Service orientation • Exactness Additional Information Contract Type: National Expected start date: November 1, 2026. Duty Station: Addis Ababa Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. How to Apply If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 28th of September 2026. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Working at SNV SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts. Vetting SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International and national determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.