Oxford Policy Management (OPM) is hiring an Operations and Finance Officer for its Addis Ababa office. The position combines office operations, administration, finance, statutory compliance, payroll, payments, reporting, and project support.
Operations and Finance Officer
Company: Oxford Policy Management Limited
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Job Category: Finance / Operations / Administration
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Education: Bachelor's Degree or relevant professional qualification
Application: Online
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
About the Role
The Operations and Finance Officer will support the smooth operation of OPM's Addis Ababa office while managing key finance and administrative functions. Responsibilities include office management, project logistics, supplier and contract management, payments, payroll, tax compliance, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, and budget monitoring.
This Operations and Finance Officer job in Addis Ababa is suitable for experienced finance and administration professionals with knowledge of accounting, statutory compliance, office operations, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Office Operations and Administration
- Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, and internal policies.
- Support office governance, safeguarding, health and safety, and related corporate requirements.
- Provide day-to-day office and project support.
- Coordinate travel, logistics, events, and other in-country activities.
- Support colleagues with insurance, equipment, visas, and related administrative matters.
- Manage office documents, records, storage, and security.
- Procure and maintain IT equipment, office furnishings, and other assets.
- Manage office suppliers, contracts, leases, insurance, banking relationships, and other operational services.
- Support recruitment and onboarding of employees in Ethiopia.
- Maintain the office asset register and coordinate procurement, inventory, maintenance, and disposal.
Finance and Accounting
- Process staff payments, claims, advances, expenses, and external invoices.
- Coordinate payroll, supplier payments, expense payments, and statutory payments.
- Prepare tax and statutory calculations, deductions, and returns.
- Support statutory audits and liaise with internal teams and external auditors.
- Prepare, review, and submit payroll information for approval.
- Complete month-end financial reporting and bank reconciliations.
- Review monthly accounts, trial balances, and overhead expenditure.
- Prepare financial journals, adjustments, and accruals.
- Prepare and monitor overhead budgets.
- Coordinate monthly cash requests and monitor spending against approved budgets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Alternatively, a university degree in another field combined with a professional accounting or finance qualification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in finance and office administration or a similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Training or experience with local e-tax filing systems.
- Experience with SharePoint and accounting software.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of office procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of English.
- Experience with international organizations or a similar industry is an advantage.
What OPM Offers
According to the vacancy announcement, Oxford Policy Management offers:
- Professional learning and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to work across functions and participate in industry events.
- A collaborative and non-hierarchical working environment.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Hybrid working model.
- Wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and UnMind app.
- Competitive salary.
- Contributory pension scheme.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV through the OPM careers site as early as possible.
Applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close before the published closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Important: OPM cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in Ethiopia.
Job Summary
| Position |
Operations and Finance Officer |
| Company |
Oxford Policy Management Limited |
| Location |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Work Arrangement |
On-site |
| Employment |
Permanent, Full-time |
| Education |
Bachelor's Degree / Professional Qualification |
| Experience |
Minimum 5 years |
| Category |
Finance, Operations & Administration |
| Application |
Online |
| Closing |
Rolling basis |
This Oxford Policy Management job vacancy 2026 is an opportunity for experienced professionals seeking finance jobs in Ethiopia, operations jobs in Addis Ababa, and international development jobs in Ethiopia. Candidates with backgrounds in accounting, finance, office administration, statutory compliance, payroll, and financial reporting are encouraged to apply.
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