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Project Accountant

VIS - Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo

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2 years

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2020-09-01

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2020-09-07

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Job Description

Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo (VIS) is an International NGO based in Rome, Italy, and accredited by Charities and Societies Agency of Ethiopia as a Foreign Charity Organisation.

VIS Ethiopia is seeking a candidate for the post of Project Accountant within the consortium project: “Enhancing Job Opportunities and Employability for Youth and Women (EnJOY)”.

 

Job Title

Project Accountant

Location

Dilla, SNNPR - Ethiopia

Career level

2+ years experience

Number of Post

One (1)

Gender

Male/Female (female candidates are highly encouraged to apply)

Duty Station

Dilla

Terms of Employment

1 year contract with possibility of extension; full time contract with 60 days probation period.

Closing date

September 7, 2020

Overall objective of the project

Enhancing 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

1.    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.

2.    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.

3.    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.

Implementing agency: VIS Ethiopia

Source of funding: European Union

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

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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