VIS - Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo Project Accountant Jobs in Ethiopia
VIS - Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo Project Accountant Jobs in Ethiopia
Overall objective of the projectEnhancing the capacities of the local authorities to proactively support job-seekers to have better access to information on available job opportunities and job placements.
Specific objective of the project
The local public-private governance system, including empowered One-Stop-Job-Centres (OSJC), is capacitated to plan, deliver, manage and monitor effective job opportunities for vulnerable youth and women at district, zonal, regional and national levels.
Enabled environment for a strengthened private sector in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) Regions promoting economic development through better access to finance by SMEs and self-employment opportunities for vulnerable youth and women.
Agriculture Technical Vocational Educational Training (A/TVET) offers are more flexible, demand driven and matches job opportunities facilitating skills development and school to work transition.
Main Responsibilities and specific tasks include but not limited to the following:
Ascertains that all relevant finance documents are in place and appropriate before payment approval is made;
Prepare petty cash and bank payments according to the relevant supporting documents;
Purchase the necessary materials & service for the project;
Post transactions into the organization GIVE software;
Close monthly reports and prepare periodic financial reports;
Codes expenses with correct budget line account and charging to the appropriate class/program;
Prepares bank reconciliation every month and takes the necessary action to correct when needed;
Follow-up of finance management and assure the appropriate utilization of
the fund;
Prepares the necessary financial reports for relevant government offices as needed;
Send projects financial reports with relevant documents in a monthly manner;
Deals with and follow up bank activities like timely transfers, deposits, withdrawals and collection of advices, cheque books and bank statements;
Performs proper and explanatory filing system for petty cash, journal vouchers, and check transaction vouchers of the office;
Job Requirements
Essential qualifications, skills and abilities required:
Qualification
BA degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance from a recognized university or college
Experience
Relevant experience of minimum of two years in Accounting and Finance field. NGO experience is highly preferable.
Additional Requirements
Ability to work in team and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills;
Strong computer skills in Microsoft office, internet and proven experience in accounting softwares
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Amharic and English. Knowledge of Sidama and/or Gedeo local languages is an asset.
Knowledge of intervention area is an asset;
Willingness to travel and work in remote areas for field work;
Recommendation letter from the most recent employer; and
Able to present release letter from current employer in two weeks after job offer.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who fulfil the criteria are kindly invited to submit their application letter (one page) and updated CV (not more than 3 pages) through EthioJobs website.
Copies of supporting documents DO NOT have to be attached.
They will be asked only to successful candidates.
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