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Project Accountant

CIFA Onlus Ethiopia

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Finance

Accounting

Dire Dawa

2 years

1 Position

2023-09-01

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2023-09-20

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Job Description

Introduction:

In the framework of the MAPS project, under the supervision of the Project Manager, CIFA is looking for 1 Project Accountant in Dire Dawa

Project

The project, entitled “Migration and Access to Protection and Basic Services: integrated interventions on the Eastern migration route (MAPS)” is implemented in urban and rural areas of Harar, Chiro of West Harrage and Dire Dawa Administration. It is intended to support people vulnerable to irregular migration including returnees, potential migrants (including the most vulnerable categories: women, victims of trafficking and unaccompanied children) transiting to or departing from the Middle East. The aim of the project is to carry out joint actions to combat the root causes of irregular migration through promoting employment opportunities, improving basic services and protection of urban communities with an important gender consideration. 

Key Tasks

  • The position holder will be responsible for the administration, cash and accountancy of assigned projects:

  • Oversee and manage daily accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, receivables, and payables. 

  • Plan and implement systems for financial operations in accordance with CIFA Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial book-keeping, grant management and compliance. 

  • Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor cash flow requirements to ensure smooth implementation. Implement effective and efficient cash management procedures, including petty cash management, and banking structure management. 

  • Prepare monthly reports to the Head Office as required, including expenditures by project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner and reconcile general ledgers files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner. 

  • Preparation of budget amendments in liaison with the Project Manager & Head Office Administration

  • Prepare financial reports and other ad-hoc requirements, for review by the Head Office Administrator

  • Organize, scan, archive (hard & soft copy) all receipts and supporting documents

  • Apply human resources and procurement procedures

  • Continuously stay abreast with CIFA & donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations. 

  • Ensure compliance with CIFA financial policies and procedures. 

  • Other duties as assigned.

Start Date :  ASAP

Reporting To :  Project Manager & Head Office Administrator

Duration :  Until 23th of February 2024. renewal will be considered, based on the performance.

Location : 1 Dire Dawa (Project Accountant) with periodic travel to CIFA Head Office in Addis Ababa for trainings and/or meetings

Job Requirements

Qualifications & requirements Qualification: 

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and or Management, Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accountancy; or related field;

Administration:

  • Advance Accounting Skills.

  • Advance Knowledge of Double-Entry Bookkeeping.

  • Good Knowledge of Procedure of Ethiopian Revenue & Customs Authority (ERCA) (is an asset)

IT:

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word required;

  • Good knowledge of Power Geez;

  • Good Knowledge of Internet, Email, Google Drive & other, Communication Platforms (skype, Google meet, zoom, etc…)

  • Good Knowledge of Electronic Tax Payment System of Ethiopian Revenue & Customs Authority (ERCA) (is an asset)

Personal Skills:

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; 

  • Good management, administrative and communication skills; 

  • Must be organized, able to be multi-tasked, flexible, and able to work as a team and individual;

Language:

  • Excellent communication skills in English and Amharic, both written and verbal;

Experience: 

  • Experience working with NGOs or humanitarian organizations for 2    years is compulsory

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through THIS LINK

By 20/09/2023. Please attach your CV, a cover letter, and your highest degree certificate in PDF. Applications should include the contact details of three professional references. One reference must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor.

N.B. In the event of successful interviews, we reserve the right to close the offer before the specified date.

Fields Of Study

Business Administration

Management

Accounting & Finance

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