Finance Specialist – Control and Compliance

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Manage balance sheet accounts and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure timely processing and reconciliation of HQ transactions.
• Support online bank reconciliations and Single Account Reconciliation (SAR).
• Monitor and report the status of control accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reconciliations.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax regulations.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly VAT schedules.
• Process VAT recoveries and reclassification of rejected VAT balances.
• Ensure timely remittance of withholding taxes.
• Maintain complete tax records and supporting documentation.
• Conduct analytical reviews of taxes and statutory deductions.

Audit & Risk Management

• Support statutory audits and external project audits.
• Coordinate audit documentation and auditor requests.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Strengthen financial controls to reduce donor disallowances and compliance risks.

Financial Systems & Reporting

• Ensure monthly amortization of insurance and prepayment accounts.
• Monitor account clearing and reconciliation processes.
• Support financial reporting and control procedures.
• Collaborate with global finance teams and country office departments.

Other Responsibilities

• Promote compliance with Save the Children policies and procedures.
• Support fraud prevention, anti-corruption, and ethical compliance initiatives.
• Travel to field offices as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or compliance.
• Experience in INGOs or large corporate environments.
• Experience managing large budgets (USD 50 million+ preferred).
• Strong understanding of Ethiopian tax and statutory regulations.
• Experience in financial controls, audits, and compliance management.

Technical Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Audit Management
• Tax Management & VAT Administration
• Budget Monitoring
• AGRESSO Accounting System
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Risk Management

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Teamwork & Capacity Building

Job Details

• Organization:Save the Children
• Position: Finance Specialist – Control and Compliance
• Reports To: Senior Finance Manager – Control and Compliance
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa
• Employment Type: Full-time

📅 Application Deadline: June 21, 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Current remuneration details
• Salary expectations

Apply through the official Save the Children recruitment portal:

Save the Children Careers Portal