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The Assistant, Finance is responsible for transacting and accurately documenting cash and cheque transactions, and effecting payment against approved invoices, and ensures all cash received/ income are deposited to the appropriate bank account promptly. The job holder also provides administrative support to the finance department.
                                            
   DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

• Receive cash and checks on a pre-numbered cash receipt voucher of the organization.

• Ensure that advance payments are settled as per the policy.

• Prepares payment voucher and checks based on approved payment requests.

• Effect timely payment of ChildFund Ethiopia’s statutory obligations such as, income tax, withholding tax and pension contribution.

• Prepare letter to bank to transfer fund and collect bank advice timely.

• Perform payment of workshop/training organized by Country office,

• Support the filing system of the finance unit is up to date and in order.

• Support in month end and year end closures

• Provide support during financial audits.

Employment Type Full Time (Fixed Term)

Childfund Work Location Addis Ababa – Bole, Ethiopia

Childfund Division Global Operations

ChildFund Department Country Management

Job Requirements

UALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE                                             

• 3 years’ experience in NGO as an Assistant, Finance will be an added advantage.

• Good understanding of financial, bookkeeping, and general administrative management principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills: ability to analyze data, along with the capacity to accurately perform a variety of financial tasks by establishing priorities.

• Experience and proficiency on financial software and reporting systems.

• Ability to work independently and under tight time constraints.

• Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English

EDUCATION/certifications
                                                           
BA Degree in Accounting, Finance

How to Apply

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position

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