Position Title: Accounting Coordinator, A/R & Customers (Maternity Cover)

Function: Finance

Department: Finance Operation

Direct Reports: N/A

Division: Finance

Level: C2

Reports to: Manager, Finance Operations

Based in: Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: 4 months (Maternity Cover)

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline: September 7, 2022

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for an Accounting Coordinator, A/R & Customers (Maternity Cover) to enhance financial decision-making related to accounts receivables by (i) recording and processing financial data; (ii) preparing required financial reports and statements in an accurate and timely manner; and (iii) ensuring accurate and timely submission and collection of VAT to funders. 

Key Result Areas:

• Account receivable transactions processing (e.g., appropriately record and check recorded invoices, credit notes)

• Receivables collection (e.g., timely cash of receivables)

• Submit and follow collection of VAT claims to and from funders

• Auditing

• Documentation and Reporting (e.g., monthly…)

Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check that all account receivable transactions comply with the organization’s financial policies and procedure.

• Check all recorded invoices and credit notes are correct in respect of codes and debtor.

• Prepare payment vouchers.

• Maintain effective filing systems for all accounts receivable reports and source documents.

• Record information about collection efforts and locate and monitor overdue accounts using computers and other systems.  

• Closely monitor the settlement of Accounts Receivable accounts as per PSI internal policy and procedures.

• Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history and credit line in collaboration with collections team.

• Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinate monthly transfer to accounts receivable account, verify totals and prepare report.

• Participate in the global, internal, and external audits, and compliance assessments, and closely follow up the implementation of management Action plans for vendor related audit findings.

• Do random check and spot checks to verify the accuracy and reliability of accommodation receipts and related payments.

Generic Duties of the Position:

• Assist immediate manager in preparation and implementation of work plans, budgets and schedules.

• Prepare, communicate, and implement weekly and daily work schedules for his or her section.

• Coordinate and supervise daily operations and service delivery within his or her section.

• Provide support to immediate manager in all matters related to the management and supervision of subordinates, operations, and resources within his or her section.  

Job Requirements

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with five (5) years of demonstrated experience. 

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1.       Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2.       Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Accounting Coordinator, A/R & Customers (Maternity Cover) Position” in the subject line.

3.       Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application which means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline September 7, 2022. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.