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Project Accountant

YES Your Employment Solutions

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

3 years

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2021-11-23

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Job Position: Project Accountant

Company Name: YES Your Employment Solutions

Job type: ​ F​ull-Time 

Deadline: Dec 1, 2021

Location: Addis Ababa

About YES | YOUR EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 

YES | Your Employment Solutions delivers full-cycle recruitment services and executive search support by discovering and screening the most qualified candidates utilizing cutting-edge technology and timeless traditional headhunting methods. Based in Addis Ababa, YES has become the industry leader in the specialty areas of manufacturing, engineering, HR, sales, marketing, information technology, supply chain, accounting & finance and operations. 

Our international client that works with farmers and their families to raise their income and competitive position is looking to hire a Project Accountant.  

Job Purpose 

  • The Project Accountant will be responsible for financial support to the organization’s offices including, input into the development of budgets, ensuring compliance with grant conditions relating to finance, perform financial analysis, ongoing budget management, supporting budget holders with provision of advice and reports, supporting on development of budgets and forecasts and monitoring of on-going spend. Ensure that project offices maintain acceptable accounting standard and financial control according to the organization’s financial policies and procedures. Will also be responsible for building the capacity of the project Bookkeeper/admin officers. 

Key Accountabilities 

  • Post monthly and biweekly project financial Reports in to accounting software.
  • Review monthly and biweekly project financial reports for completeness and accuracy.
  • Coordinating, consolidating of implementing partners finance as well as guiding and supporting their finance teams.
  • Ensure accuracy and correctness of month-end bank and cash reconciliation and subsequent filing (soft and hard copy).
  • Assist the respective finance managers in reviewing monthly partner’s financial report and posting to the system.
  • Liaise with the other team in maintaining and managing the finance filing system to ensure that it provides easy and immediate access to financial information.
  • Ensure timely government report submission as per Government Reporting Calendar.
  •  Prepare, as appropriate, in preparation of donor financial reports
  •  Review the monthly/weekly fund requests from field offices and facilitate their transfers.
  •  Ensure that field offices cash and bank balances don’t exceed the acceptable /authorized cash levels at all times
  • Closely monitor as well as conduct periodic review of projects’ internal control system. 
  • Perform all other tasks required for the smooth and efficient running of the organization operation in the country. 

Required Qualifications  

  • BA degree or above in Accounting and related fields
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in the field

Specific work experience, knowledge and skills required  

  • Good communication skill and ability to prepare progress reports
  • Project budget monitoring
  • Fluency in English and Amharic
  • A sound understanding of administration procedures
  • Demonstrated reporting skills in English language are essential
  • International NGO experience is an asset

How to apply 

Interested applicants can apply by sending their CVs to apply@yes.et with the subject line Project Accountant before December 1, 2021. 

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