Job Summary:

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include: 

Excellence: We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom: We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect: We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork: We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency: We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability: We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Supports the Field Accountant in ensuring effective and efficient accounting process in the field
• Collects and prepares required documentation for vendor AP bill packages for submission and review in JAMIS
•  Performs petty cash custodian duties
• Contributes to Ethiopia Office weekly report as it relates to finance updates
• Assist with Monthly financial processes and end of the month/year closing
• Assist with processing monthly statutory remittances – Income Tax, Pension, WHT and VAT
• Assist with bank runs and payment deposits, as well as processing proof of payment with vendors
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining accounting files in the field office and saving electronic document to IRI SharePoint
• Assist with field office procurement processes in compliance with IRI and funder requirements
• Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to accounting, grant compliance and oversight
• Assist in ensuring field office staff have a strong understanding of IRI accounting policies and procedures and provide training as needed
• Helps program team in organizing and conducting program activities
• Travel within Ethiopia on occasion to support programming, accounting and procurement needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies

·       Effective communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

·       Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

·       Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions, Departments, Country offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.

·       Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage multiple concurrent

objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

·       Confidentiality: Awareness and appreciation of the importance of maintaining confidentiality of all financial data.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work is performed primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions when required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee’s Responsibility in an Emergency:

The employee is expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of fellow employees including evacuation of the building.

Reporting Relationships: 

Reports to:       Resident Program Officer - Operations

Exercises Supervision over:     Not Applicable

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of an incumbent.

An employee will perform other reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned by management when required.  IRI reserves the right to revise or change job functions as the need arises.  Thus, management reserves the right to update and change job descriptions. This job description does not constitute a written contract of employment.

Position Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree; a relevant degree in accounting, finance or business administration.

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience, knowledge of general accounting principles and bookkeeping. 

• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure and able to prioritize. Able to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and basic accounting software packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with a good command of Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (other language fluency a plus).
• Ability to work independently or with a team. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with JAMIS Prime accounting system.
• Previous experience supporting international non-governmental organizations preferred; support on US Government contracts and grants strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, including resourcefulness and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and efficiently.