• The Project Accountant undertakes the following main categories of work: Set up and maintenance of project specific accounts in accounting system; preparation of project reports and schedules; review of proposals and contracts; assistance with the overall financial management of the organization; provide financial technical assistance to other accountants of the organization; liaison with auditors and donors. The main project reporting responsibility is to adapt a standard project reporting and budgeting templates to the specific attributes of the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain financial records for various projects ensuring adequate audit trail and supporting data are in place.
• Compile and prepare budget and work plan figures for proposals and existing projects within project teams.
• Analyze financial reports (including some invoices) and staff travel claims to ensure compliance with EEA, CSOA requirements and donor policies and contracts’ terms.
• Ensure reports, invoices and requests for advances are accurate and complete; record disbursements of the financial reports (currency conversion where necessary) and follow up on overseas transfers.
• Prepare project financial reports and other reports, as required — reconcile same with accounting system and donor reporting requirements.
• Provide ongoing, consistent support and capacity building on financial matters to EEA Finance staff.
• Review complex partner contracts, contribution agreements and sub-contractor agreements.
• Participate in preparations and support for EEA annual audit and project audits.
• Assist with the closing of projects.
• Ensure that all financial documents are properly stored and archived for referencing and verification during external audits
• Participate in project, staff meetings and other ad hoc committees.
• The main project reporting responsibility is to adapt a standard project reporting and budgeting templates to the specific attributes of each project.

This would involve,

• Configuring the donor budget templates and uploading these into the system.
• Configuring the project reporting template so it can be used to manage the financial elements of the project i.e. be able to report in a donor format; in the donor currency; report EEA and partner spend and illustrate the key financial exposures on the project i.e. foreign exchange, co-funding, budgetary constraints etc.
• Introduce partner reporting templates into a project and on completion having this information uploaded onto the accounting system.
• Being able to interpret the reports generated, illustrating the key controls in the report and potential financial exposures on the project.
•  Other relevant duties as assigned, including backup for data entry.

Job Requirement

• Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting and finance from a recognized University.
• Experience: At least 7/4 years of work experience after graduation. Relevant Accounts experience including some experience in: Budgeting, sales ledger spread sheet development and use to advanced standard, database use and programming to a basic level, using computerized accounting packages preferably Peachtree Accounts.

Skills: The position holder is expected to have the following essential skills:

• Ability to interpret financial information, excellent communication skills demonstrated by the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial staff
• Understanding of charity finances/IPSAS
• Ability to work to deadlines, to use own initiative and also to work as part of a team
• Quick learner, adaptable and flexible
• Attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritize

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience of European Union (EU) projects environment is preferable
• Vision Excel
• Work in the voluntary or charity sector
• An interest in economic and social issues

Place of work: Addis Ababa, around CMC

How to Apply

Date of application: Ten days from the date of announcement in the Ethiopian Reporters.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their copies of non-returnable credentials; application letter, updated CV & other supporting documents in person at Ethiopian Economics Association Office, located in Yeka Sub-city, Woreda 11 area, on CMC Road, around ALTAD area adjacent to St. Michael Church or mail through: P.O. Box 34282. Addis Ababa.