Finnish Refugee Council Job Vacancy
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 evryone 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.
Position: Finance and Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING
BA degree in Accounting and Finance, in Business Administration, in Business Management or any related fields
B). EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2 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.
- Interpersonal qualities
Proactive and takes initiative.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
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.
2). 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.
3). 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 2025 with possible extension till the end of the maternity leave
Salary: Attractive and competitive FRC salary scale
Location: Addis Ababa Country Office
Deadline: October 9th 2025
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 9th October 2025
Please refer in the subject line of your email to the following code: FRC/AA/FAAM/04/25
Important Note: – Strictly follow the instructions. Applications that do not follow the instructions of the application process will not be considered.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
