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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

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2020-02-15

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2020-02-26

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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
Vacancy Announcement

Position: Accountant

Main Responsibilities:
• Verify all supplier invoices for accuracy and matching to receipt of services and goods;
• Ensure that all payment vouchers have correct account & budget codes;
• Ensure the travel authorization is correct, approved and in compliance with icipe travel policy requirements;
• Perform accurate and timely processing of invoices, advances and reimbursements;
• Prepare operation budgets and cash forecast for field offices;
• Prepare and submit monthly reconciliation reports for review;
• Monitor, prepare and submit details of outstanding advances, commitment, and sub-grant reports as applicable;
• Prepare payments to suppliers, staff advances and event participants at the regional office;
• Ensure all staff advance settlements are processed in a timely manner;
• Maintain records of payments and ensure that documentation on all payments are complete, accurate, and in line with icipe policies;
• Ensure timely deposit of cash receipts (e.g. float surrenders);
• Handle petty cash of the field office and maintain proper petty cash recording;
• Prepare petty cash payment voucher and process cash payment within approved cash limit of the project;
• Prepare bank reconciliations and routinely monitor bank account balances to ensure for an adequate cash float level to meet needs;
• Ensure all financial document are delivered to icipe Addis country office in a timely manner and maintain a copy all documents for documentation;
• Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;
• Analyze and reconcile project inventory and assets on a regular basis.

- Duty Station: Mekelle in Tigray, Ethiopia

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION AND REGION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR.

- Suitably qualified Women are highly encouraged to apply.
- Position level: HG 13
Minimum Base salary:
• Birr 19,112 per month (Negotiable depending salary history of the candidate)
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. icipe offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits in line with ILRI salary applicable for its Nationally Recruited Staff. icipe is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.

How to Apply:
• Applicants should provide a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae including names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees and a letter providing a point by point response to the essential and desirable person specifications. The position and reference number: A/10/20 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 26 February 2020.
Education:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Relevant professional certification
• Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes

Experience:
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international organizations or Non-Governmental Organizations.

Skills:
• Advanced skill in computer (Microsoft Word, Excel and Accounting software)
• Good written and oral communication in English language
• Integrity and capacity to keep confidential information
• Ability to organize work and archives efficiently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural organization
• Knowledge of ERP is an added advantage

Core Competencies:
• Ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Accuracy and completeness with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional work environment

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