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Senior Project Accountant (Re-Advertisement)

Ethiopian Human Right Commission (EHRC)

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

6 years

1 Position

2022-08-18

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2022-08-30

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Job Description

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions. 

REPORT TO: Coordinator, Finance and Budget

DURATION: Indefinite Period/Open Contract

SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 22,014.00- ETB 26,219.00 plus ETB 6,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,500.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history

Purpose of the Job:

The Senior Project Accountant (SPA) is responsible for detailed review of assigned financial reports sent from the Branch Offices. The SPA prepares journal entries for branch financial reports and after they are approved, enters them into the General Ledger both in branch/head office. The SPA also prepares invoices to bill the donor for project related expenses.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reviews all assigned reports submitted from branch offices and funded by donors, considering accuracy of information, supporting documentation and compliance of expenses with the budget and donor regulations;

  • Follows up with field office staff on errors or unallowable expenses;

  • Prepares journal entries for field office expenses into commission’s General Ledger for review by the Finance Officer and approval by the Controller;

  • Research and documents donor disputes in a timely manner and provides recommendations for action or adjustments to the Finance Director;

  • Notifies the Controller of significant problems such as significant variance with the approved budget, cost share issues, or unallowable costs;

  •  Prepares billings to donors based on financial reports submitted from branch offices in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual agreements;

  • Follows up with donors on questions or problems regarding invoices; and Provides guidance to the project accountant as needed;

  • Assists with project related inquires for the annual audit and works with the Finance Officer and Controller to prepare schedules and respond to questions;

Job Requirements

  • BA Degree in Accounting and Finance.

  • 6 years of relevant experience

  • Experience and knowledge of IFMIS, IFRIS is required

  • Experience working with various donors is a plus

  • Computer literate;

  • Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous;

How to Apply

Interested candidates should write a covering letter, explaining why they are interested in this role, why they are the right person for the job with a recent CV which should be sent to the following email address: HRM@ehrc.org

Please include the name of the position on the subject of the email

Women candidates and candidates with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview and written exam 

Deadline for applications:  Tuesday 30TH of August, 2022.

Fields Of Study

Accounting & Finance

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