Job Roles:

The job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:

• Review financial documents guided by the Financial Guidelines of the organization and follow up on any gap areas.
• Prepare and process payment requests by ensuring that all necessary and proper support documents are attached, and the correct codes have been used and all necessary approvals have been obtained.
• Ensure all suppliers are paid on time by performing an accurate Accounts Payable payment run on a weekly basis.
• Maintain proper and accurate accounting records by filing documents in a timely manner monthly.
• Make and monitor web bank guided by the Financial Guidelines of the organization including monitoring bank balances weekly and report any anomalies to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare and maintain in file the monthly bank reconciliations as per the Monthly Schedule.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliation schedules for all Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Inputting and verifying data in the ERP system in accordance to Ed Dev Trust Finance Guidelines.
• Perform regular ERP system checks as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports/submissions for presentation to the various clients and Head Office under the guidance of the Finance Coordinator or Finance Manager.
•  Assist in the preparation of all relevant Ethiopia statutory returns by ensuring these are prepared in compliance to the statute and paid on time.
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits by availing support documentations and relevant audit schedules.
• Advise and provide support for non-finance staff by providing training on the organization's financial processes.
• Ensure all financial transactions and records are undertaken and maintained in accordance with Ethiopia laws by understanding and applying these laws.
• Develop ideas and ways in which office systems can be made more efficient and cost-effective, whilst respecting project and operational needs.
• Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and the safe and effective operation of the organization.

Job Requirements

Person Specification:

Knowledge

Essential:

• Excellent written and oral English Language skills
• Should have BA degree in Accountancy or an ACCA or CPA (K) or equivalent
• Excellent MS-Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent Time management skills

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with an ERP system (Business World On highly desired)
• Must have minimum three years’ experience in a multi-project accounting department
• A thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for development partners e.g. FCDO, EC & USAID
• Experience of explaining variances and dealing with any queries.
• Proven experience of being proactive by identifying areas of concern or areas for improvement

Skills:

Essential:

• Must demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal skills, efficiency in task execution
• Ability to compile and analyze data required for reports
• An effective communicator
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work to precise deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite packages (Advanced Excel highly desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member

How to Apply

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