• The accountant will serve in a full-time roll (starting with a 6-month contract) to cover the financial and accounting duties for PATH Ministries International. The accountant will be assisted by a cashier in fulfilling these duties. The accountant will be required to use/learn to use QuickBooks accounting software in order to work hand-in-hand with the international office.
• Keep the account records by using the existing accounting system
• Communicate with and coordinate with the US office-based accountant
• Ensure financial rules & regulations are adhering to the existing procedures
• Prepare the payroll and timely deposit of taxes to the tax authority
• Ensure budgets are prepared in accordance with the designed program/projects
• Prepare monthly bank and book reconciliations
• Code all Cost and Expense Documents according to the company’s chart of accounts
• Prepare and update Fixed Assets register and follow up the location of fixed assets
• Collect, filter and prepare VAT, withholding, pensions, and income tax summary
• Ensure that the procurement procedures of Vita/RTI is adhered
• Ensure all financial documents are kept safe in an organized manner
• Ensure the documents and work sheets are properly filled for future reference
• Participate in preparation and year end closing of accounts for auditing
• Make sure advance payments are being settled on regular basis.
• Prepare and submit quarterly fund requests in reference to approved budget
• Ensure that all procurements of goods and services are carried out with the objective of obtaining the best value for money and the best possible service to the requester
• Performs other related duties as required

Job Requirements

Person Specifications

• BA Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience
• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software or willingness to quickly learn how to use it
• Working proficiency in spoken and written Afan Oromo and English
• Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious, and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic manner
• Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity

Competencies

• Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and send financial reports on time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency in Excel

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to send their updated CV and all relevant documents via: pathinternational.jobs@gmail.com or through postal address to Path Ministries International P. O. Box: 231 Chiro, West Hararghe, Oromia 

NB: In the application letter/email, please reference "EthioJobs" and the position "Accountant". Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.