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Finance Officer

The Carter Center Ethiopia

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Finance

Accounting

Bonga

6 years

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2021-06-02

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2021-06-11

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Job Description

Vacancy Number:   VA_035_FY21

Required Number:    1 (One)

Summary Job Description:  

  • Oversees financial and operational activities in his/her assigned region, including: checks & controls payroll, pays Contract Staff salaries at the end of each month, ensures staff pension contributions, and checks local allowable purchases.
  • Ascertains that all relevant documents are in place and appropriate before approving payments.
  • In close consultation with his/her direct supervisor, posts transactions into QuickBooks accounting software and prepares periodic reports.
  • Closes monthly books and prepares periodic financial reports upon request.
  • Controls financial activities based on available guidelines and manuals.
  • Ensures that payments are made as per budget allocation.
  • Controls bank transactions, cash payment vouchers and cheques recording of all financial transactions on timely basis;
  • Checks and verifies payments; Checks and controls cash movement of the organization.
  • Closes account books and prepares audit report at fiscal year-end. Prepares financial reports as needed for donors and relevant government offices.
  • Develops the existing accounting system in an ongoing effort for system improvement. Stays abreast of accounting industry standards and innovation, makes recommendations for system improvements, and implements improvements to the accounting system of The Carter Center–Ethiopia, when approved.
  • Monitors monthly and annual bill settlements, contracts and statutory payments closely.
  • Monitors petty cash and verifies documents for petty cash replenishment.
  • Handles banking activities such as transfers, deposits, withdrawals, bank slip collection, cheque book management and bank statement reconciliation.
  • Performs timely work and travel advance settlement for staff and partners.
  • Performs proper and explanatory filing system for petty cash, journal vouchers, and check transaction vouchers of the office. 

Job Requirements

Qualification: BA degree in Accounting from a recognized university.

Experience: Relevant experience of minimum six years in Accounting and Finance field. NGO experience is highly preferable. 

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work in team and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills
  • Previous experience as a signatory
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft office and proven experience in accounting software: QuickBooks, smart etc
  • 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

Terms of Employment: One year contract with a possibility of extension.

How to Apply

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. Drop your application in person at The Carter Center - Ethiopia, Bonga Regional Office Tel. 0473311561 Or email your applications through HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org

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