Vacancy Announcement – Embassy of Ireland
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ireland has enjoyed bilateral relations with Ethiopia since 1994, when its Embassy in Addis Ababa was first opened. Ireland’s engagement in Ethiopia is guided by the Government of Ireland’s general foreign policy which seeks to promote a more secure, just, fair and sustainable world.
Irish Aid, Ireland’s programme for international development, envisages a world where people are empowered to overcome poverty and hunger, and fully realize their rights and potential. Irish Aid in Ethiopia therefore aims to benefit the poorest and most vulnerable sections of society.
The Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, hardworking, proactive and flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to fill the position of Finance Manager. The Finance Manager supports the Embassy team in providing strong, efficient and effective financial management and control. S/he is a member of the Senior Management Team in the Embassy and reports directly to the Ambassador, The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards improving the wider financial management and internal financial control environment of the Irish Aid programme.
Embassy of Ireland would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position 1: Finance Manager
Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Competencies that are essential:
The candidate must have BA in Accounting or related fields from recognized university;
The candidate must have a recognized professional accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or CIMA. Applicants who are mid-way through an ACCA or CIMA qualification who have particularly strong relevant experience and skills may be considered but the candidate must commit to successfully completing the ACCA or CIMA qualification within 2 years of commencing employment The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial management and control role, with at least 3 years at a senior level;
The candidate must have proficiency in the Microsoft suite applications; advanced financial skills with Microsoft Excel are essential.
The candidate must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, including managing, interpreting, and manipulating large data sets;
The candidate must have a proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of financial issues;
The candidate must have the ability to manage staff and deliver results both independently and as part of a multicultural team;
The candidate must have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with staff and partners;
The candidate must have a high motivation with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision and a high standard of personal integrity;
The candidate must have an excellent communication and a high standard in English and Amharic, both spoken and written.
Skills, Experience and Competencies, which are desirable and extra marks, will be awarded:
Previous experience with an international organisation;
Familiarity with development cooperation project funding; and
Candidate with a strong background and knowledge of government regulations and laws, public sector accounting and financial procedures and regulations surrounding international funding is desirable.
Contract duration: The successful candidate will be hired on a 3 year contract with probation period of 60 days
Annual Leave Entitlement: Annual leave entitlement is 20 working days per annum
Gross Salary: Entry point of scale for Grade ONE (€30,326.64 per annum) paid in local currency. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account; therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.
Location: Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa
Deadline: November 08, 2024
How to Apply
Application process:
An application form to apply for all the positions can be obtained via accessing the attachment below or through an email request to AddisAbabaRecruitment@dfa.ie or in person from the reception desk at the Embassy of Ireland (hard copy).
Selection process:
Please send ONLY a completed application form to: AddisAbabaRecruitment@dfa.ie or to the postal address Ireland Embassy, P.O.Box 9585 Addis Ababa or in person at the reception desk of the Embassy, before the closing date, with “Application for Finance Manager” in the subject line.
Depending on response rates, the deadline may be extended. Please note that
Incomplete application will not be considered
Only short listed candidates will be communicated.
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