Finance Assistant | Debre Birhan

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

JOB POSTING – Finance Assistant

Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia

Department/Division: Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager

Perform other duties as assigned

Work Location: North Shewa, Amhara region, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia

Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Range: Local salary scale applies (Grade 4). Hiring range and benefits will be shared with applicants as part of the recruitment process. Please note that this is a national position, and salary will be paid in local currency.

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Full-time, one-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding

Application Closing Date: July 15, 2025

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Finance Assistant is directly reports to the Finance Manager, ensure accurate and compliant financial processing that supports effective program delivery and strengthens transparency and accountability across Right To Play’s operations in Debre Birhan.

The Finance Assistant is expected to recommend improvements in documentation, data entry, and recordkeeping systems. There is scope to propose innovations in workflow efficiency, digital filing, and reconciliation tracking systems, in collaboration with the Finance Manager.

Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:

• Internal: Finance, Program, Field and Operations teams.
• External: Vendors, banks, auditors, implementing partners.

Core Competences

• Collaboration: Fosters a cooperative team spirit by supporting colleagues across departments with timely financial insights.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a willingness to learn from feedback and embrace changes in financial systems and procedures.
• Resilience: Maintains high performance standards and meets deadlines even during high-volume reporting periods.
• Professionalism: Adheres to ethical standards, respects confidentiality, and upholds child safeguarding principles.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities, tracks own deliverables, and contributes to financial integrity and compliance.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Collaboration
• Resilience:
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Ability to facilitate multiple tasks

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of active learning approaches, particularly play-based learning
• Knowledge and understanding of best practices in basic education programs, including technical experience in teacher training and resource and curriculum development
• Understand Project Management cycle
• Effective report writing and analytical skills
• LANGUAGES: Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic
• Additionally: May be required frequent travel within Debre Birhan Zuriya areas (security permitting); extended or irregular hours during emergencies may also be required.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. medical and life insurance, transportation allowance)
• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years’ progressive experience in accounting, grant finance, or financial administration, ideally within a non-profit or donor-funded organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar financial software is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with donor financial reporting standards (e.g., USAID, NORAD, Global Affairs Canada).
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic.