PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Ethiopia Country Office, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

[Describe overview of job mission GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will assist in the accounting and documentation of all financial transactions in timely and accurate manner. 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations
2. Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated
3. Maintain the lease and rental agreements file and prepare monthly amortization entries of prepaid accounts
4. Prepare monthly payroll based on information provided from HR and timesheets; prepare payroll accrual entry
5. Maintain benefits accrual documentation and prepare monthly benefits accrual entries
6. Prepare monthly expatriate payroll advance documentation
7. Prepare the allocation journal entries (clearing of pool accounts)
8. Assist with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
9. Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures.
10. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
11. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including experience with double-entry accounting
• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written English skills

How to Apply

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised. All applications should be submitted to the Mercy Corps office/through e-mail that includes a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents. Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.

Only candidates that are short listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews. 

“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and   diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”                       

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 02 June 2022

Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following addresses: 

et-recruitment@mercycorps.org

Note: Please make sure that you mention the position title in the subject line of your email application. OR:

Mercy Corps Recruiter

Addis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319

Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33, Jijiga: P.O. Box 225

Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116

Dire Dewa: P.O. Box 974