Finance & Administration Manager, Ethiopia

Role: Full Time

Location: Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline to submit application - 9th September 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.

For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International’s work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

About the role

The overall purpose of the position is to provide oversight to all financial and administration management and reporting for Ethiopia Country Office. The Finance & Administration Manager is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting and compliance management for all Programs in the Country. The Finance & Administration Manager works in close collaboration with Regional Corporate

Services Director in the Region and program and finance staff in the country and Head Office.

Key responsibilities 

In this role you will:

• Provide guidance and serve as a resource person to country program and finance staff for the NetSuite ERP (NICOR).
• Review and finalize contracts and supporting documentation in the Contract Lifecycle Management system (CLM).
• Prepare quarterly and annual forecasting/financial management reports on program spending.
• Reviewing and validate partner financial reports to confirm accuracy, correctness, and compliance with signed contracts.
• Prepare periodic monitoring reports, forecasting and pipelines management and donor financial reports
• Support budget development as part of annual plans for different projects and upload on BOARD.
• Prepare donor financial reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) and submit them to the Regional Office/Headquarters for validation and approval.
• Prepare donor financial reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual) and submit them to the Regional Office/Headquarters for validation and approval.
• Coordinate and consolidate the Country Office’s annual program budget and support the Regional Corporate Services Director in finalizing budget submissions.
• Monitor and ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by reviewing financial transactions, reconciliations, analyses, and reports before submission to the Regional Office.
• Review and validate payroll including tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, WHT) for the Country Office.
• Oversee office administration, including management of supplies, equipment, and administrative requests.
• In coordination with IT personnel at the Regional Office, ensure that the IT systems are functional and operational.

Education/Professional Designations/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Financial Management, Business Administration with at least eight years of working experience in the development sector.
• ACCA or CPA Professional qualification
• 5 years experience working in a finance manager capacity
• 5 years experience working in program management environment including budget and grant management.
• Working experience on managing Global Affairs of Canada grants, FCDO, USAID, BMGF is highly preferred.
• Experience working with databases, an asset
• Experience working with the NetSuite ERP
• Experience in a national or international NGO is preferred

Other Specific Skill Requirements

• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
• Leadership skills and experience
• Employee management skills.

A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Safeguarding Commitment

Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on safeguarding concerns and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to Apply

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