Salary Range: $12,522-$14,070
TITLE: Senior Finance Officer
PROGRAM: Integrated RMNCH+PPFP scaleup project
REPORTS TO : Finance Manager
JOB LOCATION: Addis Ababa
The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining the Integrated RMNCH+PPFP scaleup project cash transactions and financial records, reviewing petty cash vouchers, and ensuring timely replenishment of petty cash. The role of the Senior Finance Officer also includes maintaining the project accounting software (QuickBooks), performing accounting and financial duties to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and external regulations, and liaising with relevant banks, and government departments and offices in relation to taxes and customs. This position reports to the Sr Finance Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Finance Officer will also be responsible for other functions such as:
Prepare payment vouchers to process all vendor invoices, travel expense reports, and other program-activity payments
Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and accuracy of entries on the financial software of EngenderHealth (QB/SAGE) for financial reporting; keeping a proper filing system for all cash transactions
Follow the cash flow status of the project and prepare cash flow requests as per the requirements of EngenderHealth
Responsible for the preparation of training-related transactions
Support the Finance Manager with yearly annual budget planning and monitoring
Handle VAT reimbursement processing with applicable offices and units
Prepare and monitor the status of the reconciliation of travel and other advances
Responsible for preparation of payroll and deduction of related tax and pension and ensuring all necessary documentation is complete before processing payment
Review payment vouchers and supporting documents such as receipts, invoices, tax invoices, etc.; assist in the processing of grantees’ financial reports and grants cash disbursements
Maintaining and updating financial files ensuring up-to-date records/trackers and that all finance files are electronically filed in the office; Will monitor and ensure availability of all documentation for audit and facilitating audit process
In collaboration with the Finance Manager, be responsible for monthly budget vs actual tracking and reporting to management as well as report preparation for local government office
Liaising with banks in the processing of wire transfers; timely submission of different types of tax to the Govt. to avoid any kind of penalty and performing other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager
Job Requirements
Must possess the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Bachelor’s degree, or other equivalent degree in accounting, finance, Business administration, or other related field
At least 6 years of accounting or relevant experience in various projects
Computer literacy, including proven experience with computerized accounting packages, word processing, and spreadsheets in QuickBooks, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent organizational skills
Good communication skills
Prior experience working with international NGOs and government organizations, and knowledge of multiple donors rules and regulations will be an advantage
ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS
Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, with minimum supervision.
Good interpersonal skills
Be respectful.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion
PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS
Excellent communication and writing skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Familiarity with sub-grants management a plus
How to Apply
If you are interested and well qualified for the position, please send your CV with an application letter through the following link.
Apply Using THIS LINK
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.
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