Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Finance Officer, the Finance intern is responsible for maintaining and periodically reviewing finance related activities in close collaboration with the finance officer and also other finance staff based in the JSI Ethiopia office.

KEY Duties AND Responsibilities'

• Coordinate with the operation officer to follow different vendor related payments, review completeness of the documents before sharing to the finance team for payment facilitation.

• Support the Accountant in process payments in relation to workshops/training/meetings 

• Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions and ensure all are stamped “PAID”.

• Support the operation officer in facilitation of different bookings related to workshop, training and other activities.

• Assist the Accountant in the payment of per diem and settlements

• Provide logistics support, coordinate and facilitate per diem payment to training/workshop participants and maintain proper documentation of such payments in collaboration with other team

• Support the facilitation of payments to vendors and check the completeness of supporting financial documents on time

• Support the Accountant in summarizing VAT refund requests and updating the tracker

• Support the Accountant on timely summarization of cost share contribution and tracker updating

• Maintain financial files/records by ensuring the proper labeling and filling

• Support the accountant in scanning the vouchers and uploading to the shared folders

• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all JSI’s records and information entrusted to him/her at all times.

• Assist in providing administrative support for meetings, training/workshops, venue

• booking, invitation letters and facilitate per diem payment.

• Assist in the procurement process of goods and services as per the procurement plan

• Support the filing of operations documents

• Ensure the signature of tender committees on bid documents

• Follow up the collection of payment documents/advices.

• Assist in the distribution of program supplies and equipment

• Regularly check balance of office stationery and supplies and replenish materials in a

• timely manner.

• Handle any other responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

•  Recipient of a college diploma or degree in accounting, finance or business administration with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 and above

•  Must have the willingness to work cooperatively with staff from diverse cultures

• Good computer skills in the Office and QuickBooks accounting software require

•  Excellent command of Amharic and English language essential

• Ability to work independently and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member

• Willingness to travel and work in the activity implementation regions

• willingness to learn of various donor requirements and grant reporting

• Excellent networking and partnership-building skills

•  Speaking of more than one local language is a plus. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants who met the above minimum requirements should send and apply at THIS LINK.  Please submit Only your application letter and CV in English detailing your experience , exposure and skills that are relevant to the post in PDF. Please do not attach copies of your transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.

WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline:  August 15, 2025

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or in a related filed of study with relevant work experience with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 Duties AND Responsibilities': - Coordinate with the operation officer to follow different vendor related payments, review completeness of the documents before sharing to the finance team for payment facilitation. - Support the Accountant in process payments in relation to workshops/training/meetings  - Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions and ensure all are stamped “PAID”. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below