About This Role
This is a remote-site finance and administration post embedded within a mining operation, where you would effectively function as the financial backbone of the project location — handling cash, records, and day-to-day administrative coordination far from head office oversight. It suits someone early in their career who is comfortable with isolation and wants hands-on exposure to the full financial cycle rather than a narrow desk role. Mining companies operating in Gambella and Benishangul Gumuz typically run lean site teams, so the person in this seat carries more responsibility than the title suggests.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The 1–3 year band signals an employer looking for someone who has already handled real money and real paperwork — not a trainee — but who is still affordable and adaptable enough for site conditions. The emphasis on trustworthiness and independent work implies limited supervision and no easy way to escalate problems, so the profile sought is someone self-checking and disciplined rather than someone who needs structure imposed. Expect the selection to weigh attitude and reliability heavily alongside technical accounting basics.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete evidence of handling cash, petty cash, or financial records independently — specific amounts, systems, or audit outcomes matter more than duties listed. Address the location directly and positively; employers for hardship postings screen out candidates they suspect will leave early, so a short line about willingness to live and work on-site strengthens your file. If you have experience with Peachtree or similar accounting software and Ethiopian tax and reporting requirements, state it plainly, as site offices depend on this.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a junior accountant or admin professional from the region or genuinely open to remote site life, ideally with some exposure to construction, mining, or NGO field operations. Competition is likely moderate — the location deters many applicants, which works in favor of those who apply seriously.
Department: Operation
Reports to: Operation Manager/ Site Manager
Duty Station: Project site- Dimma woreda, Gambella
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Position
The Site Administration and Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial, accounting, and administrative operations of the mining project site. The position plays a key role in ensuring effective financial management, cost control, proper documentation, and efficient site administration in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable Ethiopian laws and regulations.
The role requires a highly organized, trustworthy, and results-oriented professional who can work independently, coordinate effectively with different departments, and support smooth mining project operations.
Key Responsibility
Administrative Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day administrative activities of the mining project site.
- Manage employee attendance, leave records, personnel files, and other HR-related administrative documents.
- Coordinate staff accommodation, catering, transportation, security, and other camp administration services.
- Monitor office supplies, stationery, cleaning materials, and other administrative resources.
- Coordinate logistics for staff, visitors, and management travelling to and from the project site.
- Maintain proper records of company assets, equipment, office facilities, and other site property.
- Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and induction of site employees.
- Ensure proper filing and documentation of administrative records, contracts, and correspondence.
- Coordinate with head office, government offices, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements, and site administrative procedures.
Finance and Accounting Responsibilities
- Record and monitor all financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records for the mining site.
- Prepare payment requests, payment vouchers, cash receipts, and supporting financial documents.
- Manage site petty cash and ensure proper cash controls and timely replenishment.
- Verify supporting documents before processing payments and ensure all expenditures are properly authorized.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, cash forecasts, budget utilization reports, and expense summaries.
- Monitor project budgets and report significant variances to the Finance Manager & Operation Manager.
- Manage supplier invoices, advances, settlements, and accounts payable documentation.
- Ensure proper recording and documentation of inventory, fuel consumption, and other operational costs.
- Assist with cash reconciliations, and periodic financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, withholding tax requirements, and other statutory obligations.
- Coordinate with the head office finance department, auditors, and tax authorities when required.
Internal Control and Reporting Responsibilities
- Ensure all financial and administrative transactions are supported by valid documentation and appropriate approvals.
- Maintain effective controls over cash, fuel, inventory, and company assets at the project site.
- Identify and report financial irregularities, control weaknesses, and unusual expenditures.
- Conduct periodic physical verification of cash, inventory, and company property.
- Submit timely administrative and financial reports to the Finance Manager/Project Site Manager/Operation Manger.
- Maintain confidentiality and safeguard company financial and employee information.
Other Task.
Perform any additional tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor
Candidate Requirements
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, or a related field, with relevant experience in finance and site administration. Experience in mining, construction, or other project-based operations will be an added advantage.
Professional Experience
- 1-3 years of relevant experience for Bachelor Degree/ Diploma Respectively
Key Skills & Competencies
- Practical knowledge of Ethiopian tax regulations, including withholding tax, payroll tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Financial Control: Ability to manage petty cash, verify payment documents, monitor expenditures, and maintain effective internal controls.
- Site Administration: Strong ability to coordinate site administration, staff accommodation, catering, transportation, logistics, and office facilities.
- Tax Compliance: Good understanding of Ethiopian tax regulations, withholding tax, payroll tax, and other statutory requirements.
- Budget Monitoring: Ability to monitor project expenditures, analyze budget variances, and control operational costs.
- Integrity and Accountability: High level of honesty, confidentiality, responsibility, and attention to detail.
- Teamwork and Coordination: Ability to work collaboratively with finance, HR, procurement, logistics, and mining operations teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to work independently under pressure and adapt to remote mining site working conditions.
How To Apply
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who align with our core values of integrity, diligence, and professionalism are invited to submit their updated CV and relevant credentials, clearly indicating “Admin and Finance Officer” as the position applied for.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Application Email: hr@allgsgroup.com; gm.gsgmining.et@allgsgroup.com; lh.gsg.et@allgsgroup.com; gsgminingofficeassistant@gmail.com
Duty Station: Dima SSM Project Site in Dima woreda-Gambella, Ethiopia and Other Company’s Project Site as Needed
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GSG MINING PLC
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