·         Prepares all payment vouchers in accordance with the financial rules, regulations and appropriate authorization of the college; 

·         Prepares journal vouchers, posts and balances accounting entries and prepares quarterly trial balance and financial statements;

·         Prepares payroll at the end of every month; 

·         Prepares and reviews budget, revenue expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents; 

·         Follows-up outstanding accounts, travel advances, salary advances and other receivable and presents same to the immediate supervisor for appropriate action;

·         Maintains proper fixes assets register book and maintains proper record of store issue and receiving vouchers; 

·         Records all petty cash payments and ensures the accuracy and legality of all receipts before replenishment;

·         Establishes, maintains, and  coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures;

·         Prepares bank reconciliation statements regularly and resolves accounting discrepancies; 

·         Informs the various divisions of the college about the funds that they got and their balances on a monthly basis by preparing balance statements;

·         Prepares monthly provident fund of employees and distribute their ledger Biannually;

·         Assists and participate in the final closing of books and preparation of Financial reports;

·         Assists the finance department head of budgetary control preparation of accounting reports and analysis of financial reports; 

·         Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

·         Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

·         Provide technical support and advice on financial management 

·         Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

·         Manage accountants and cashiers

·         Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

·         Provide input into department’s budget setting process

·         Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

·         Assist with tax audits and tax returns

·         Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

·         Plan, assign and review staff’s work

·         Support month-end and year-end close process 

·         Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

·         Ensure compliance with GAAP/ IFRS principles

·         Liaise with our Finance head and VPAF to improve financial procedures

·         Perform other duties assigned to you.

Job Requirements

·         Proven experience as a chief or senior accountant/ finance Supervisor /head/manager   

·         Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

·         In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS

·         Awareness of business trends

·         Familiarity with financial accounting statements

·         Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

·         Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Peachtree  

·         Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

·         Accuracy and attention to detail

·         Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

·         BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

·         Relevant certification (e.g. IFRS, Peach tree) will be preferred

How to Apply

Submit your CV via email: hradmin@healafrica.et