Category

Finance and Admin Department

Employment Type

Full Time

Reports to

Finance and Admin Coordinator

Job Description

Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) (www.refugeecouncil.fi) is an international non-governmental organisation with Head Office in Helsinki.

FRC advocates for the rights of refugees, displaced populations and migrants, and supports their new beginnings. By reinforcing equality and creating opportunities for everyone to lead a good life, FRC promotes the establishment of stable and peaceful societies.

Education forms the foundation of an equal society, and FRC´s activities in Ethiopia place emphasis on capacity building for the most vulnerable members of societies and supports their active participation within respective communities. At the core of FRC’s work is inclusion of vulnerable groups and therefore, special emphasis is placed on the protection of persons with disabilities, women and youth in all activities.

FRC was registered in Ethiopia and accorded legal status through Registry Number 4184 on 11th of June 2019 as a Foreign Organisation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 1) Finance Functions: * Handle petty cash payments

• Prepare payment vouchers (cheque payment, cash payment & JV)

• Prepare Cheques / transfers letters

• Perform liaison duties with banks to process Transfers, collect bank statements & advices and other documents as required.

• Incorporate all the necessary documents are collected, checked, and attached to payment vouchers before payment.

• Support the Finance and Administration Coordinator in preparing monthly tax payments (Income, pension and withholding) to the relevant tax authorities.

• Submit monthly purchase declarations to relevant authority

• Keep filing systems in which documents are readily available, easily traced and ensure that all documents fulfill the appropriate source documentation.

• Scan financial documents monthly for both Country Office & Field Offices & Make a soft copy backup file.

• Ensure all financial documents are stamped with paid stamps.

• Provide support in availing documents during an annual audit.

Administrative Functions: * Welcoming visitors and directing them to office

• Facilitate plane ticket purchases

• Facilitate training and workshop related activities

• Assist the Finance and Administration Coordinator in the procurement functions.

Store management Functions:

• Manage Country Office store

• Manage Country Office stationaries & supplies

• Update stock card (in & out) controlling

Perform any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Duration

Until 31 December 2026 with possibility of extension based on availability of fund

Salary

Attractive and competitive FRC salary scale

Location

Addis Ababa Country Office

Would you like me to help you draft a cover letter that emphasizes your experience with Ethiopian tax regulations and NGO financial reporting for this role

Job Requirement

Professional Standards:

FRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the FRC Code of Conduct.

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

BA degree in Accounting and Finance, in Business Administration, in Business Management or any related fields

B). EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, in similar position in humanitarian or development organizations

C). COMPETENCIES

• Previous experience with International NGOs;

• Good communication and writing skills

• Good written and spoken English language skills;

• Good team spirit and respect for diversity;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package.

D) Interpersonal qualities

Proactive and takes initiative

How To Apply

Applications (filled FRC Application Form, CV and cover letter only) shall be sent by email to recruitment.ethiopia@refugeecouncil.fi on or before 20th February 2026 

Application Form

Please refer in the subject line of your email to the following code: FRC/AA/FAAM/02/26

Disclaimer – Equal Opportunity Employer

Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) is an equal opportunity employer. FRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, political affiliation, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

We strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance, Business Administration, Business Management or in a related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents Via email: recruitment.ethiopia@refugeecouncil.fi