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Corporate Services Officer (Finance and HR)

Are you a highly organised professional with experience in accounting and human resources? Do you excel at managing competing priorities, working independently, and exercising sound judgement in a fast-paced environment?

The Australian Embassy in Ethiopia is seeking a motivated, proactive, and capable individual who is fluent in both English and Amharic to join our Corporate Services team as a Corporate Services Officer (Finance and HR). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of financial, human resource, and administrative services in support of Australia's diplomatic mission in Ethiopia.

About the Role

Working as part of a small and collaborative team, you will support embassy’s day to day HR, finance and admin functions. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide finance, HR and administrative support in line with Embassy policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment, staff records, payroll, leave management and local labour law compliance.
• Manage financial tasks, including accounts, budgets, expenditure tracking, travel administration and record keeping.
• Support Embassy staff with administrative tasks, workforce reporting and backup assistance for the Finance Officer.

Required Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in the use of accounting software, particularly SAP, and Excel is an advantage
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis of financial reporting.
• High-level written and oral English communication skills and ability to speak Amharic, and other local languages.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, think strategically, apply judgement and innovation to achieve results.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; flexibility; and adaptability.
• Ability to operate effectively within a team and across teams.
• An ability to work with limited supervision, manage own work program and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to independently liaise with stakeholders and develop and maintain a wide range of productive working relationships. 
• Excellent organisational skills and judgement, including the ability to manage competing priorities and work productively as part of a small team.

Desirable

• Experience  or knowledge of SAP 
• Excel knowledge and skills.

How to Apply

Applicants should read the Position Description and complete the application available at the link below. This application is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the role, explain what you can contribute to the Embassy, and highlight how your skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications align with the position.

To apply, please email your Curriculum Vitae and completed Application Form to [email protected]

📌 Be sure to include the Position Title and your Full Name in the subject line of your email.

Please do not attach additional documents to your application email, as this will result in your application being excluded. Incomplete applications will also not be considered. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

📅 Applications close: Friday, 14 August at 3:00 PM

The Australian Government is a competitive and equal opportunity employer.