ZamZam Bank External Vacancy AnnouncementTaking its name from ZamZam Holy Water which gave life to the barren land of Makkah, springing the hills of Safa and Marwa; ZamZam Bank is working towards ensuring sustained economic growth. Zamzam bank is aspiring and working relentlessly towards its vision of becoming the leading shari’ah compliant and all-inclusive bank in Africa by 2030. It is contributing to the economy by providing full-fledged interest free, affordable, effective banking and financial services to diverse individuals and organizations; and by promoting economic stability and financial access through its extensive branch networks.The reputation of the bank is positioned on not only for its championship for pioneering financial inclusiveness, but also for its unwavering commitment to sheriah compliance products and services; strong networking; resources and organizational learning; innovative leadership and management practices; state of the art core banking systems and its international recognitions.We are searching talented individuals to join us on our journey towards sustainable growth that enhance financial inclusion with a special focus on the part of society that is alienated from the financial system due to their religious beliefs or other factors. Is this you?Your profileWhether you want a career as a visionary professional banker in full-fledged interest free banking sector, or need to make sure that your earning is from halal source or second our cause towards ensuring sustained economic empowerment & stability through financial inclusiveness, we offer you these possibilities.What we offer youThe position comes with a competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package.Place of work: Head Office

Head Office, Addis Ababa VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C About the Organization:        VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund MFI is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates for the position of Senior Portfolio Management Officer based at the Head Office. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:1. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Responsibility #1: Loan Work Out & Rehabilitation• Ensures recovery of loans through loan follow-up on a case by case basis;• Undertakes close follow-up of the sick loans transferred to him/her to confirm repayment of currently maturing debts;• Ensures continuity of the repayment for the loan duration;• Carries out assessment of the borrower’s business viability by preparing key performance indicators such as profitability, activity level of the business, management of the business, etc.;• Identifies non-performing loans that need special attention for further  follow–up and appropriate remedial action; • Prepares and presents periodical reports on the borrower’s business performance to respective supervision for the overall Company considerations;• Contacts borrowers , visits their business and provides advice to settle the arrears, overdue amount, improve utilization of the facility within mutually agreed time or gets better business management and performance;• Writes a  notice to borrowers who don’t respond positively to advise them to make immediate repayment and arranges meetings with them to discuss the matter;• Seeks remedial actions for loans unable to rehabilitate; prepares proposal and presents the case with  relevant documents to supervisor to decide on the issue;• Forwards loans unable to rehabilitate to the Legal Officer to take legal action;• Initiates write off proposal to the supervisor for conducting past write off to follow up any attachable property for the write off case in collaboration with the legal Officer.Job Responsibility #2: Portfolio Management• Prepares portfolio concentration limit manual based on the market and economic situations;• Sets portfolio plans of the Company and prepares relevant ongoing activity reports to the management;• Conducts loan pricing studies based on the credit risk classification of the Company;• Presents provisioning reports of the Company in line with the NBE directives;• Corresponds with branches and other credit originating organs on the subject of credit risk rating;• Reviews and presents comments on the Credit Risk classification Manual of the Company;• Conducts studies on financial ratios of different industries and determines industry average;• Reviews and presents issues for revision on the credit policy and procedure of the Company;• Follows-up proper rectification of audit reports on credit processing and credit risk factors;• Ensures the collection /storage and compilation of credit information of customers;• Ensures the timely receipt of regular credit reports from Area and Branch Offices;• Ensures the updating of the “data base” from the monthly loan returns;• Approves and reports credit information data of customers to the National Bank of Ethiopia;• Entertains customer and/or branch’s queries pertaining to credit information;• Provides monthly credit management information to the Risk and Compliance Management Services in a prescribed format along with explanation for variations;• Generates information on portfolio concentration of branch on monthly and quarterly basis;• Reports on non- performing loans by age, economic sector, branch and type on quarterly basis;• Reports on loan provisioning on quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis;• Works out on the remedial action for problem loans which could be rehabilitated through  rescheduling, refinancing, legal action…. etc.; and report to supervisors,• Follows-up the progress of the cases assigned to legal officers;• Handles and processes foreclosure case;• prepares statements of claim and defenses declaration or affidavit and memorandum of appeal;• Seeks attachment on properties to recover the loan loss before judgment when circumstances justify;• Attends to court cases to which the Company is a party;• Prepares periodic performance reports;• Performs other duties as assigned by his/her Supervisor.

Head Office, Addis Ababa VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C About the Organization:        VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates for the position of Senior Credit Analysis and Appraisal Officer based at the Head Office. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements:1. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPPONSIBILITIES• Receives customer requests for loan and loan related issues;• Advises customers on the available credit products and appropriate loan type for their business;• Ensures the appropriateness of the presented documents and property or other asset to be held as a collateral;• Interviews the customer to ensure his/her credit worthiness;• Visits the business to ensure that documents presented are in line with the business of customer;• Gathers information on the credit exposure of the customer with other financial Institutions; • Forwards full set of customer application along with supporting documents and due diligence analysis report to the Credit Analysis and Portfolio Management Team Leader;• Forwards recommendation on the loan to be approved for the customer to the concerned loan approving committee;• Prepares loan contracts to be signed by the customer and the Company;• Prepares loan disbursement instructions to be sent to branches;• Makes regular follow-up for the repayment of loans and reminds customer if there are any irregularities;•   Conducts credit analysis by counter checking the presented financial statements, business plan and other relevant documents;•   Tests the feasibility of proposals against the prevailing macro/micro economic conditions;•   Examines the capital employed, the management capacity and business experience of the customer;•   Assesses and ensures that the loan to be granted to the business can generate sufficient fund to pay back the loan within the scheduled time frame;•   Ensures that the collateral offered for the loan can cover the amount of loan in case of default;•   Interprets the results of the analysis and makes recommendation on the basis of the analysis results;•   compiles information or data received from branches for reporting purpose, and to be used as parameter in developing credit analysis procedures;•   Undertakes studies and suggests improvements on the existing credit policy and procedures of the Company;•   presents his/her analysis report and recommendation to the loan approving committee;• Performs other duties as assigned by his/her Supervisor.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia MasterCard Foundation -Ethiopia ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services, and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO. THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION We are currently in an exciting period at the Mastercard Foundation as we intensify the implementation of the Young Africa Works strategy, aiming to empower 30 million young people throughout Africa to access dignified and fulfilling employment. To ensure the Foundation's accessibility to our partners and program participants, we have established offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Uganda. These offices provide strong in-country support for the implementation of Young Africa Works. We collaborate with governments, the private sector, educators, and other funders to enhance the quality of education and vocational training, equip young individuals with the necessary skills for the workforce, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and facilitate connections between job seekers and meaningful employment opportunities. Our values serve as our guiding principles, transcending and surpassing all other considerations. We wholeheartedly encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. If you're an experienced Gender Professional looking to increase your impact, read on! THE OPPORTUNITY  Reporting to the Lead, Gender, the Consultant will be responsible for building an impactful country program by setting direction and engaging partners throughout program design and implementation, focused on the Foundation’s commitment to enable dignified and fulfilling work for young women and people. S/he will facilitate the understanding of gender dynamics and how they influence various opportunities and support programmatic interventions that are responsive to the realities at the country level. This role is the subject matter expert on gender as it relates (but is not limited to) to education, skills, employment readiness, access to finance and the market. WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE  Provide gender expertise to review proposals, shape diagnostics, strategic priorities/outcomes, and develop impactful interventions. Collaborate to co-design young women-centric interventions and integrate gender across the Country Strategy and programs to advance the country’s overall gender outcomes.  Lead concept and proposal iterations, partner reports and review of strategic outcomes, programs, and interventions to ensure strategies, approaches, interventions, and impact measures are aligned with the Foundation’s gender strategy and ambition. Develop means of monitoring, measurement, and evaluation in consultation with colleagues in Impact. Identify collaboration opportunities among partners and in the ecosystem and facilitate collaboration. Develop and/or adapt gender analysis tools for the Foundation and provide technical and strategic guidance to various partners/programs in the country. Lead a needs assessment and design a detailed support plan to strengthen women-centric design, implementation, monitoring, and adaptation for colleagues and partners in the country. Develop and implement innovative approaches to organically integrate young women-centric design, ignite productive discussions on gender, and promote working and lasting interventions within the Foundation partnership network in the country. Identify and contribute to relevant learning networks or communities of practice and represent the Foundation at gender-related events and coordination mechanisms in the country. WHO YOU ARE A master’s degree or equivalent experience in social sciences, including gender/women’s/youth studies, education, or a relevant discipline. Relevant professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional body. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting young people, institutions, employers, and communities, with at least five years at a leadership level. Knowledge of and experience with the landscape of local, national, regional, and pan-African women’s and youth-serving organizations and networks, as well as the country-specific social, economic, and political contexts. Experience in partnership management, including capacity building, coordination and networking for effective gender mainstreaming and youth empowerment. Experience planning and delivering gender training for multiple audiences and translating knowledge, including synthesizing data and articulating key insights. Experience and knowledge of the landscape of regional and national women’s and youth-serving organizations and networks, as well as knowledge of country-specific social, economic, and political contexts. Experience and astute ability to provide expert technical advice to program leads and implementers. Ability to capture trends, progress, and lessons and communicate them to colleagues, partners, and stakeholders in a simple and digestible approach to induce action. Experience working with the private sector. Experience working with or in programs supporting refugee youth and people with disability. Expertise in developing and applying gender analysis design tools in multi-sectoral programs. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think strategically. Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents within the country. Excellent prioritization and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to travel regularly within and outside the country of focus. Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute various job duties and changing priorities. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to various constituents across cultures. Professional maturity, sensitivity to different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values. You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision. Deadline for Applications is May 22, 2024. Mastercard Foundation (the “Foundation”) values and respects your privacy. By submitting an application for this opportunity, you hereby agree to the Foundation’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy (available at https://mastercardfdn.org/privacy/). Please note that the Foundation may share your personal information with third-party agencies that support the Foundation’s recruitment activities, and such third-party agencies may contact you directly regarding this opportunity. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Foundation’s Privacy Officer at the address indicated in its Privacy Policy. The Mastercard Foundation values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment. For more information and to sign up for the Foundation’s newsletter, please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org/Follow the Foundation on Twitter at @MastercardFdn NB: To avoid missing email communication about your application, please check your spam/junk folder and mark our emails as "not junk".

Addis Ababa VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT  About the Organization:VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country. VisionFund MFI is currently looking candidates for the position of Senior IT Auditor position based at the Head Office. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements: JOB SUMMARY The primary objective of the job is to perform advanced level and/or professional IT auditing work to analyze and assess the company’s Systems and technological Infrastructure to ensure processes and systems run accurately and effectively, while remaining secure and in compliance with policies and regulations. The Senior IT Auditor participate in developing the strategic and annual IT audit plan and maintains organizational and professional ethical standards set on the internal audit charter and code of conduct. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Document everyday tasks as stated in the Audit plan Present Audit status report daily/weekly/monthly Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and develop remediation strategies Plan, implement, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of organization’s data, systems and networks Performs information control reviews to include Database system, Network and infrastructures, Core banking application, Operating system, Data center & Disaster Recovery, backup, system security, and other applicationsDirects and/or performs reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and/or enhancements to current systemsPerform regular audit testing including but not limited to ethical hacking, observation, assessments, etc.  Perform audits, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting audited processes and operating procedures.Conduct interviews, surveys, reviews documents and prepares working papers and prepares reports of audit findings.Performing penetration testing or vulnerability assessment of web application, network, wireless, firewall, E-payment infrastructure and application on multi-protocol enterprise systems.rectification follow-up. continuously review and monitor information security implementation at the agreed frequenciesRecommend and negotiate appropriate technical solutions to manage identified risksParticipate in projects related to the implementation of new technologies and applications.Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendation for improvement using independent judgments concerning appropriate technical solution on the area being reviewed.Prepares draft report of findings, final audit report and risk assessmentAudit and Evaluate new automated information technology related devicesAssist in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentation on a timely basis to the auditor’s management.Conduct assessment in information systems and corporate activities in order to set audit scope and audit objectives for specific engagementsPerform fieldwork in accordance with the approved IT Audit program.Performs audit in professional manner and in accordance with the approved audit program.Follows up on IT Audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).Perform related works as assigned by audit management.Completing all other duties, jobs, responsibilities and roles of an information technology auditor in the MFI, which fall under his/her administrative and supervisory domain and that are assigned to him/her.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Kacha Digital Financial Service About Kacha :Kacha Digital Financial Service S.C. is a premier digital platform that provides seamless financial services in Ethiopia. We are the first private payment instrument issuer licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia, registered as NPS/PII/002/2022. Our goal is to promote financial inclusion and contribute to Ethiopia's national digitalization ambitions.Our digital platform offers mobile money, bill payments, remittances, and merchant payments, making financial services accessible to all Ethiopians, especially those who are underserved and unserved. We are committed to empowering our customers by providing them with convenient, affordable, and secure digital financial services that meet their everyday needs.At Kacha, we are passionate about driving positive change and creating value for our customers, employees, and society as a whole. We are proud to be part of Ethiopia's digital transformation and are committed to playing our role in achieving the country's economic and social development goals.Job Summary: The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating project activities across various departments within Kacha Digital Financial Service. The PM will serve as a central point of contact for departmental project statuses, providing assistance, monitoring progress, and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer's office. The PM will ensure effective communication, collaboration, and alignment of projects with organizational goals and objectives. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Project Monitoring and Reporting: Act as a liaison between departments and the Chief Executive Officer's office and regularly follow up on project statuses.Monitor project timelines, milestones, and overall progress, identifying any potential issues or risks.Prepare and distribute regular project status reports to relevant stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.Regularly review project statuses, tasks, and deliverables.Track project timelines, milestones, and progress.Communicate project progress, challenges, and recommendations. Implement corrective actions to address project deviations.Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.2. Departmental Coordination and Assistance:Collaborate with departments to establish project objectives and requirements.Collaborate with departments to understand project requirements, objectives, and priorities.Provide guidance and support to different departments, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.Assist in resource allocation and coordination to optimize project outcomes and timelines.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.Guide project management best practices.Monitor project dependencies and interdependencies.3. Stakeholder Management:Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across departments, ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and addressed.Proactively communicate project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders, seeking their input and involvement as needed.Manage stakeholder feedback and expectations, resolving conflicts and ensuring alignment with project goals.Conduct meetings to understand stakeholder needs and expectations.Proactively communicate project updates, risks, and issues.Seek stakeholder input and involvement when necessary.Manage stakeholder feedback and address concerns or conflicts.Ensure stakeholder alignment with project goals.Provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders4. Process Improvement:Continuously evaluate project management practices for improvement.Streamline project management processes and workflows.Identify opportunities for process improvement within project management practices, suggesting enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Collaborate with department heads to implement process improvements, tools, and methodologies.Conduct post-project evaluations, capturing lessons learned and best practices for future projects.Implement standardized project management methodologies.Recommend tools and technologies to enhance effectiveness.Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Provide training and support on project management best practices.5. Resource Management:Assist in resource planning and allocation for projects.Monitor resource utilization and availability.Coordinate with department heads to ensure adequate resource allocation.Identify resource gaps and propose solutions.Optimize resource utilization to achieve project objectives.Track and report resource costs and efficiency.Support resource acquisition and onboarding processes.4. Quality Assurance:Establish and enforce project quality standards.Develop quality assurance processes and procedures.Conduct regular quality audits and inspections.Monitor and measure project performance against quality metrics.Identify and address quality issues and non-compliance.Implement corrective actions to improve quality.Facilitate continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Kacha Digital Financial Service About Kacha :Kacha Digital Financial Service S.C. is a premier digital platform that provides seamless financial services in Ethiopia. We are the first private payment instrument issuer licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia, registered as NPS/PII/002/2022. Our goal is to promote financial inclusion and contribute to Ethiopia's national digitalization ambitions.Our digital platform offers mobile money, bill payments, remittances, and merchant payments, making financial services accessible to all Ethiopians, especially those who are underserved and unserved. We are committed to empowering our customers by providing them with convenient, affordable, and secure digital financial services that meet their everyday needs.At Kacha, we are passionate about driving positive change and creating value for our customers, employees, and society as a whole. We are proud to be part of Ethiopia's digital transformation and are committed to playing our role in achieving the country's economic and social development goals.Job Summary: We seek a highly skilled and experienced Marketing and Communication Manager to join our dynamic team at a leading Digital Financial Service/Mobile Money Service provider Company. As the Marketing and Communication Manager, you will develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to promote our digital financial services /mobile money offerings. Your primary goal will be to drive customer acquisition, engagement, and retention through effective marketing campaigns and communication initiatives. Roles and Responsibilities :1. Develop and Implement Marketing Strategies:Define clear marketing objectives and develop strategies to achieve themConduct market research to identify target markets, customer segments, and their preferences.Identify key value propositions and develop compelling messaging to differentiate our digital financial services and mobile money offerings.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing strategies with business goals.Track and analyze marketing campaign performance, making data-driven adjustments as needed.2. Content Creation and Management:Creating and managing content for various marketing channels, including websites, blogs, social media, emails, and promotional materials.Ensure content is tailored to specific audience segments and aligned with brand guidelines.Regularly update and optimize website content to improve user experience and search engine visibility.Collaborate with designers, writers, and agencies to create visually appealing and impactful marketing collateral.Monitor content performance, gather feedback, and make iterative improvements. 3. Digital Marketing and Advertising: Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including social media, search engines, display networks, and mobile platforms.Optimize campaign targeting, ad copy, and creative elements to maximize click-through rates, conversions, and ROI.Monitor campaign performance metrics, such as impressions, clicks, conversions, and cost per acquisition (CPA).Utilize remarketing and retargeting strategies to engage and convert prospects.Stay updated on the latest digital marketing trends and technologies to drive innovation.4. Brand Management:Develop and maintain brand guidelines, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity across all marketing materials.Create brand awareness campaigns to position our digital financial services and mobile money offerings as trusted and innovative solutions.Conduct brand audits to assess brand perception in the market and identify areas for improvement.Manage brand assets, including logos, taglines, and brand collateral, and ensure their proper usage.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints, including customer support, product packaging, and user interfaces.5. Market Research and Analysis:Conduct market research to identify customer needs, preferences, and behaviors.Analyze competitor activities, market trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and inform marketing strategies.Use market segmentation techniques to identify target audience segments and develop targeted marketing campaigns.Gather and analyze data from various sources, such as customer surveys, website analytics, and social media insights, to gain actionable insights.Regularly monitor and report on industry developments, regulatory changes, and emerging market trends that may impact marketing strategies.6. Public Relations and Media Management:Cultivate relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure media coverage and partnerships.Develop and distribute press releases, media kits, and other PR materials to generate positive media exposure.Coordinate media interviews, press conferences, and other media engagements to promote our digital financial services and mobile money offerings.Monitor media coverage and sentiment, and respond to media inquiries in a timely and professional manner.Leverage PR opportunities to enhance brand reputation and build credibility in the industry.7. Event Management:Plan and execute marketing events, including trade shows, conferences, webinars, and product launches.Coordinate event logistics, such as venue selection, booth setup, staffing, and collateral production.Develop event strategies to maximize brand exposure, generate leads, and foster customer engagement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling event content, presentations, and demos.Measure event success through metrics such as attendee feedback, lead generation, and conversions.8. Analytics and Reporting:Track and analyze marketing campaign performance using relevant metrics and analytics tools.Prepare regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as website traffic, conversion rates, customer acquisition costs, and ROI.Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities from marketing data to optimize strategies and tactics.Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis to improve marketing effectiveness.Present reports and findings to stakeholders, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.9. Team Management:Set clear goals and expectations for team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify training and development opportunities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coordination of marketing efforts.Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the marketing team.Lead and manage a team of marketing and communication professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa Kacha Digital Financial Service About Kacha Kacha Digital Financial Service S.C. is a premier digital platform that provides seamless financial services in Ethiopia. We are the first private payment instrument issuer licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia, registered as NPS/PII/002/2022. We aim to promote financial inclusion and contribute to Ethiopia's national digitalization ambitions.Our digital platform offers mobile money, bill payments, remittances, and merchant payments, making financial services accessible to all Ethiopians, especially those who are underserved and unserved. We are committed to empowering our customers by providing convenient, affordable, secure digital financial services that meet their everyday needs.At Kacha, we are passionate about driving positive change and creating value for our customers, employees, and society. We are proud to be part of Ethiopia's digital transformation and are committed to playing our role in achieving the country's economic and social development goals.Job Summary:Lead- Digital Finance Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and performing advanced general accounting tasks for Digital Financial Services S.C. This role involves consolidating account balances, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting the company's digital financial services initiatives. The Lead- Digital Finance Accountant will contribute to process improvements and play a vital role in the financial operations of digital financial services.Roles and Responsibilities Perform advanced general accounting tasks, including inspecting and testing books of accounts for accuracy.Record prepayments and accruals, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.Record daily sales invoices and related settlements, reconcile with cash summaries, and maintain accurate records specific to digital financial services.Prepare the yearly voucher renewal report to ensure timely and accurate renewal of vouchers for digital financial services.Maintain a fixed asset schedule, ensuring proper recording and tracking of digital financial assets.Consolidate account balances from the general ledger to assist in preparing interim and end-of-period financial reports for both internal and external use in the context of digital financial services.Compile account balances and prepare schedules of receivable, payable, and other accounts specific to digital financial services to complete the accounting cycle.Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger balances and reconcile bank statements with the company's books of accounts related to digital financial services.Reconcile references and cross-references of postings and source documents to ensure data accuracy in the context of digital financial services.Maintain records of past and present operations, trends, costs, and revenues specific to digital financial services to project future financial performance.Verify the justification, accuracy, and proper allocation of expenditures related to digital financial services to the correct accounts.Verify the agreement of balances between subsidiary ledgers and control accounts in the general ledger for digital financial services.Extract account balances from the general ledger and prepare schedules of accounts as requested by the supervisor or to complete the accounting cycle specific to digital financial services.Review entries to asset, liability, capital, revenue, and expense accounts related to digital financial services, and recommend correcting entries as necessary.Ensure the consistency of physical inventory counts with the recorded balances in the books for digital financial services.Verify the correctness of petty cash payment vouchers and account coding specific to digital financial services.Verify the accuracy of payroll calculations and employee pension fund contributions related to digital financial services.Review delivery order memorandum register to ensure proper invoicing related to digital financial services.Review and reconcile registers for accuracy and ensure correct posting to the general ledger related to digital financial services.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements specific to digital financial services to show the company's financial position, operation results, and cash flow.Address audit review feedback and implement necessary changes to improve accounting practices related to digital financial services.Utilize office fixtures and business machines to compute and record financial transactions specific to digital financial services.Monitor and reconcile mobile money's overall float and cashPerform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor. 

Adama, Oromia Catholic Relief Services - CRS About CRSCatholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. CRS has been working in Ethiopia for nearly 60 years, responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance.Job Title:                Finance OfficerJob grade:                      6Required number:        OneDepartment:                 FinanceEmployment Term:      Indefinite TermReports To:                   Administrative Manager - AdamaCountry/Location:       CRS Ethiopia/AdamaDeadline:                        May 5, 2024Job Summary:  You will support the Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team you will help coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.  Job Responsibilities: Review and supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete.  Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in the Insight financial accounting package. Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities. Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions. Help in training field staff on Insight financial accounting system and ensure timely settlement of travel and procurement advances.Prepare delegated financial reports, as needed, and assist CO finance team to prepare financial reports.   Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues. Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support processing of financial transactions. Communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required documents. Give support to Field Admin assistant for handling payment by cheque/transfer payments in accordance with CRS payment guidelines and signatory of Admin Manager. Prepare tax payment payroll sheet, check against tax documents, and process payment. Review and verify withdrawals/transfers of cash from the bank to pay CRS suppliers or service providers   Ensure Statutory payments like income tax, withholding tax and Pension are paid as per the government payment deadlines.Technically review and guide the work of Admin assistant and ensure all CRS financial procedures are followed.

Adama, Oromia Catholic Relief Services - CRS About CRSCatholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. CRS has been working in Ethiopia for nearly 60 years, responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance.Job Title:                Finance OfficerJob grade:                      6Required number:        OneDepartment:                 FinanceEmployment Term:      Indefinite TermReports To:                   Administrative Manager - AdamaCountry/Location:       CRS Ethiopia/AdamaDeadline:                        May 5, 2024Job Summary:  You will support the Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team you will help coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.  Job Responsibilities: Review and supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete.  Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in the Insight financial accounting package. Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities. Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions. Help in training field staff on Insight financial accounting system and ensure timely settlement of travel and procurement advances.Prepare delegated financial reports, as needed, and assist CO finance team to prepare financial reports.   Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues. Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support processing of financial transactions. Communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required documents. Give support to Field Admin assistant for handling payment by cheque/transfer payments in accordance with CRS payment guidelines and signatory of Admin Manager. Prepare tax payment payroll sheet, check against tax documents, and process payment. Review and verify withdrawals/transfers of cash from the bank to pay CRS suppliers or service providers   Ensure Statutory payments like income tax, withholding tax and Pension are paid as per the government payment deadlines.Technically review and guide the work of Admin assistant and ensure all CRS financial procedures are followed.