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Senior Finance Officer
Nutrition International (ni), the former micronutrient initiative
Finance
Accounting
Addis Ababa
7 years
1 Position
2023-04-19
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2023-04-28
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Job Description
Country: Ethiopia
Organization: Nutrition International
Closing date: 28 Apr 2023
Employment Type: Full Time
Title: Finance Officer
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline for submission: April 28, April 2023
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Corporate Service (CS) Unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Budget, and Compliance, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities management and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Corporate Services team are found in Nutrition International’s Head Quarters in Ottawa, Canada, as well as within our Regional and Country Offices throughout Africa and Asia. Currently Nutrition International is seeking applications for Finance Officer to be based in Ethiopia.
About this role
In this role you will support the Finance Manager in Country Office’s financial management and compliance, accounting, and audit to ensure efficient utilization of resources and timely reporting. You will work closely with Country Office and Regional Office Corporate Services Team
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash reports and reconciliations.
Data entry of weekly transactions in both Great Plains and Peach Tree, preparation of Journal Entries, AP/MP Entries in Great Plains. Quarterly General Ledger reconciliations in GP and Peach Tree.
Ensure the accuracy of Ethiopia projects and contracts information entered in the Contracts Database and that all related milestones are kept up to date at all time by Program Officers.
Support Finance Manager in preparation of Pure Program, Operational and Indirect budgets and monthly budget management.
Support the finance Manager in preparation for annual statutory and internal audits, including preparation of draft financial statements, audit schedules and audit support documentation as required by the auditors.
Assist program staff in developing budgets for grant proposal and for Project Concepts Notes.
Assist the Finance Manager in preparation of annual allocated and indirect budgets, Pure Program Annual Spending Plans, and PWB package
Monitoring the cashflow and preparation of quarterly cash forecast.
In liaison with local service provider, prepare monthly payrolls, and ensure effective management of staff salaries, including calculations and timely payment, in line with national labour law, tax and social payments.
About You
You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
At least 7 years accounting experience and a minimum of 3 years in a senior financial position.
You have Experience working with foreign currencies and foreign accounting practices.
Solid knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices, financial systems, budget and cash flow monitoring and accounting controls, in an international context.
Solid knowledge of accounting software, GP and PeachTree an asset
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Nigeria. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
How to apply
To apply click on the link below,
Fields Of Study
Accounting
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