About the Organization

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization with its Head Office in Tokyo, Japan, and it's Strategic Partnership Office (SPO) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Country Offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, Mali, and Nigeria. SAA envisions supporting Africa to fulfill its aspirations of building resilient and sustainable food systems by catalyzing knowledge sharing with African farmers and enabling food, nutrition, and income security as its mission. The mission is guided by SAA's three strategic pillars: Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition-sensitive Agriculture, and Market-Oriented Agriculture.

About the position

SAA is seeking a qualified Ethiopian national for the position of Accountant at its Ethiopia Office, based in Addis Ababa. The accountant will report to the Finance Coordinator (FC) and will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions of the project. This includes utilizing appropriate systems, following proper accounting procedures, disbursement and reporting of funds, processing staff travel advances, vendor payments, and recording transactions.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Processes payments for staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and accurately

• Prepare payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers invoices confirming such payments are: in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code.

• Raises journal vouchers for necessary reviews and approvals

• Provides support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package for the respective projects

• Address monthly financial reports review comments raised by the finance officer in relation to travel and activity advances & respective liquidations

• Ensure payments are processed timely in accordance with SAA finance policy and procedures

• Making sure no participants is/are paid without completion of proper documentations

• Strictly follow withholding tax deduction are made as per the government tax proclamation

• Prepare and issue withholding tax receipt to vendors on spot and document it with the payment 

• Properly handle the financial documents

• Cancel supporting documents with “PAID” stamps.

• Assist in providing logistical support to program staffs in the Regions Implementation Sites

• Work in collaboration with finance Team

• Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Position: Accountant – 10 months (Possibility of renewal based on fund availability)

Compensation: SAA provides a competitive salary package and is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equity, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Education and work experience

• BA degree in accounting or related field with at least four years of relevant experience, International organizations / NGO experience is plus.

Competencies

• Ability to adhere to SAA and local government financial procedures, regulations, and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and operating office equipment (scanning, photocopying, etc.).

• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

How to Apply

Applications for this position (including a cover letter, CV, and reference contacts of three former supervisors) should be sent to: saa-ethiopia@saa-safe.org   Please indicate "Accountant" in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.