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Project Accountant

Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA)

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2022-01-01

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2022-01-10

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The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) was established in 2002 as a non-profit making and non-government organization being an autonomous and non- political entity instituted primarily to protect interest of its members. Its membership constitutes almost all Horticulture (flower, fruit, vegetables, and herbs) producer Exporters in the country. EHPEA’s strives to promote Competitive Position of Ethiopian Horticulture Sector in the Global market on Sustainable manner. EHPEA is implementing ‘’Cluster support for the agriculture and food industries in Ethiopia” with commission from BMZ and grant by GIZ. Currently EHPEA is seeking to employ qualified and competent staff for Project Officer and Project accountant Positions. 

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

Under the overall guidance of EHPEA finance and administration manager, the project accountant position is accountable for preparing accounts, financial statements, monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Create project accounts in the accounting system and maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
  • Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project and review and approve time sheets for work related to a project
  • Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project
  • Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
  • Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
  • Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
  • Close out project accounts upon project completion,
  • Prepare monthly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statements, and cash flows and submit to the management,
  •  Ensure the integrity of the financial and accounting and finance systems at all times
  • Create and submit government reports and tax returns if any related to projects
  • Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required,
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO:  FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Number of Position: one for each position

 Terms of Employment: For eleven months but will be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.

Job Requirements

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least five years of experience in project accounting
  • Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
  • Must have excellent communication and writing skills

How to Apply

Closing Date: 10 consecutive days after the appearance of the Advertisement

Interested Applicants should send their Letter of Application together with non-returnable CV and supporting credentials to Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association via e-mail: info@ehpea.org 

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