Accounting Operations

Ensure the financial and accounting integrity of World Vision Ethiopia. Process inter-company transactions in accordance with transfer agreements, Facilitate payroll payment related matters and pass the necessary entries. Follow up for terminal payments and make the necessary payment in consultation with payroll manager. Facilitate local and international benefit related requests and pass the necessary journal entries Follow up for the settlement of all tax related matters and pay to ERCA within the due date.

Handle payroll activities like all head office level financial policies and guidelines. Follow-up and timely payment/e-payment of withholding tax based on ERCA guideline and website. Follow-Up long outstanding  advances and payables on monthly basis and keep records up-to-date. Provide assistance, as needed, to the Payroll Manager, on accounting issues.

• Accounting Systems, Processes, and Controls

Apply World Vision Ethiopia’s accounting systems, processes, and controls. Apply current policies and procedures. Contribute to the development of World Vision Ethiopia’s accounting policies.

Ensure accurate external reporting.

• Financial and Accounting Reports

Provide accurate and timely monthly financial reports. Ensure all department and vendors accounts are correctly stated. Provide regulatory reports, as needed.

Reconcile World Vision Ethiopia bank accounts.

• Financial Risk Management

Apply the organization’s overall accounting policies. Implement World Vision Ethiopia’s accounting policies, procedures, and controls. Prepare auditable month-end supporting account reconciliations and schedules. Prepare local statutory and tax reporting. Collaborate with audit staff on annual independent audits.

Comply with World Vision Ethiopia’s accounting policies and procedures, both written and unwritten, and report any instances of non-compliance.

Job Requirements

• For BA degree 3 years and for Master’s 1 years of working experience.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Essential

• Relevant degree (MA/Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business administration or related field; etc.)

Desirable

• Master’s Degree in a related field

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to provide support and training to staff and partners on donor financial requirements
• Excellent working knowledge of GAAP and government/donor regulations and requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and detail orientation, even under time pressure
• Proven interpersonal, representation, networking, negotiation and leadership skills
• Proven ability to build trust and relationships to work productively and to inspire teamwork even without line management authority
• Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff
• Ability to identify risks and issues and escalate them in a timely manner for proper resolution
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and work in a context of people with various ethnic and religious backgrounds
• Understanding of World Vision’s standards and commitment to World Vision’s core values and mission statement, including participation in regular devotions. Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct
• Willing and able to travel within and outside the country for work assignments and/or to attend national, regional and partnership-wide meetings and events.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to apply through this link

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