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Accountant

The Carter Center Ethiopia

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Accounting

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10 years

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2019-12-18

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2019-12-28

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Vacancy Number:  VA_015_FY20
 
The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center - Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following post for Accountant for its RB/LF Elimination Program.
 
Summary Job Description:  
  • Ascertains that all relevant documents are in place and appropriate before payment approval is made;
  • Post transactions into QuickBooks or other available accounting 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;
  • 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; and
  • Closes the account books and prepare audit report at the end of the fiscal year.

Terms of Employment: One year with strong possibility of extension

Required Number: 1 (One)

Job Requirements:

Qualification and Experience:

  • BA degree in Accounting from a recognized university.           
  • Relevant experience of minimum four years in Accounting and Finance field. NGO experience is highly preferable. 

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work in team and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills
  • Able to speak local Language and has working experience in the area.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft office, internet and proven experience in accounting software: QuickBooks, smart etc.
  • Bilingual: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Amharic, English & local language of the duty station.
  • Willingness to travel and work in remote areas for field work
  • Recommendation letter from the most recent employer
  • Able to present release letter from current employer in two weeks after job offer
How To Apply:

Deadline for all applications:  Ten (10) days from the date of this vacancy announcement.

 Interested applicants should submit their CV, application letter (Please indicate duty station & position applied for in the subject line), including photocopies of all supporting documents to the address given below.

HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org

Or

Human Resource Manager,

P.O. Box: 13373

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia

When applying Please indicate the Vacancy No, position applied for & duty station in the subject line

N.B: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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