Building technology to radically increase transparency and effectiveness in global development.
Finance and Administration Manager
Location
Ethiopia
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Finance and Administration Manager
Simprints
• Process invoices, receipts, and expense reports in line with Simprints’ financial policies and procedures • Support monthly financial reconciliations and reporting to the HQ Finance team • Assist with tracking project budgets and flagging variances to relevant stakeholders • Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements • Perform OFAC screening of funding recipients • Manage distribution of cash to participants through mobile money or local banks • Maintain controls to ensure funding is reaching intended recipients • Maintain accurate financial records to support audits and internal reviews • Perform market assessments, ensuring that there’s an annual review of all core/common costs • Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the Ethiopia office, including supplies, facilities, and logistics • Coordinate travel, visas, and accommodation for staff and visitors • Support country project manager to facilitate discussions with government offices and partners to secure approvals and documents • Act as the main point of contact with local vendors, service providers, and office partners • Lead procurement and vendor management in line with organisational policies • Ad hoc vehicle safety checks • Booking training venues and supporting on all admin aspects for routine meetings and trainings • Support onboarding and offboarding of staff and consultants in coordination with the HQ People team • Maintain accurate local HR files and documentation • Assist with timesheet collection, leave tracking, and local HR compliance requirements • Serve as a local point of contact for people-related operational queries
Job Requirements
- Strong financial administration and bookkeeping skills
- Experience supporting budgets and financial reporting
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- A service-oriented mindset, comfortable supporting diverse teams
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both local teams and HQ stakeholders
- Experience working in international development.
Benefits
- Genuine Impact. Work directly with our partners and users to deliver technology that has the potential to impact millions of lives across the globe. At Simprints, you’ll be part of a team that is passionate about driving real change.
- An incredible, diverse team. Our work is at the intersection of technology and global development, and we’ve managed to build an amazing team drawn from all over the world. But don’t take our word for it—we’re an externally recognised as a Great Place to Work, and a 2025 Best Workplace for Women amongst many other accolades.
- Mutual Flex. We champion a work culture where autonomy and trust are paramount, steering clear of mere face-time metrics. Whether it's managing life's essentials like healthcare appointments or adapting work hours to match your peak productivity times, we've got you covered. In return, we count on your reciprocal flexibility when mission-critical moments arise, like stepping up for a crucial client discussion on a Friday or tackling unexpected technical glitches beyond regular hours.
- Ultimate work-life balance. We offer a 4-day workweek, meaning everybody has the option to have Fridays off.
- We also offer unlimited annual leave, which allows you to prioritise your well-being
- Professional development. We promote continual learning and put our money where our mouth is with development plans and access to global experts through the GLG network.
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