Number of positions: 3

Location: SPIR II WV,West Hararghe Zone Office (Daro Lebu Boke and Habro), Oromia 

Purpose of the position:

The finance officer performs financial accounting work of SPIR II program including financial services to internal and external customers. S/he contributes to the financial and accounting reports to provide reliable information necessary for operational decisions. S/he will monitor SPIR II spending and follows abnormal balances/records (if any) and report to concerned coordinator/program officers and project budget holders for prompt correction

Major Responsibilities:

• Process grant financial transaction/ in compliance with WVI FM manual, internal policies, terms, conditions and regulations of the SPIR II according to the award terms and conditions
• Process partners, staff expenses, procurement, training and the like payment requests and submit to disbursement unit
• Engage in preparation of monthly LDR and process reversal entries as needed
• Facilitate and process all type of employee advance requests and follow up for the settlement of all local travel and business advances within due date
• Process employee out pocket reimbursement request as per the organization policy and standard
• Process reversal journal entries for correction, reclassification or allocation for grant costs and submit for review and approval
• Review and effect payment as per the allocated cash flow budget
• Track and monitor reimbursable VAT and ensure timely recovery of VAT refunds from respective government authorities or agencies
• Monitor grant project spending and follow abnormal balances/records and report to concerned managers and project budget holders for direction

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

 Required Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of NGO relevant experience

Qualification required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field, Certified Public Accountant or equivalent as preferable

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Able to work with minimum supervision Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and government/donor regulations and requirements
• Computer knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Able to motivate staff to achieve core results 
• Knowhow of different Accounting Software’s
• Able to leverage key opportunities to mitigate business risks
• Experience in handling Staffs under his supervision and complex project activities
• Able to articulate and communicate ideas well verbally and in writing
• Fluency in English and local language
• Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff

Working Environment / Conditions:

Travel up to 15% of time.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to Write Position Title on the subject line and attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found HERE ) and email before the closing date of this announcement to Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org or through CLICK HERE

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