The position is responsible for the day to day accounting function of the Project. He/She will be utilizing the appropriate systems and following proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds. This position will process staff travel advances, payment of vendors and managing petty cash.

The Finance Assistant will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and report to the CR-WASH Finance Manager.

Essential Duties:

• 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 or adjusting journals 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 Accountant in relation to travel and activity advances & respective liquidations.

• Reviews sub-grantees financial documents in consultation with the Senior Grant Manager.

• Maintain petty cash and making petty cash payments

• Make payments to workshop participants (including travel and meals refunds) as designated by the supervisor

• Hold check books in a safe box, process check payments to vendors and employees

• Accounting/keep track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping;

• Ensure proper scanning and filing of finance documents

• Prepare payroll tax, pension, and withholding declaration and process payment.

• Prepare VAT refund claims and track records.

• Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• Minimum required education for this position is a master’s degree or bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Abilities

• An understanding of and commitment to RTI’s mission and values

• Discreet in the judgment and management of confidential matters, materials and sensitive issues.

• Ability to answer most inquiries and questions independently and follow up on requests in an efficient manner.

• Ability to resolve problem situations is a tactful and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, ability to deal with persons of diverse cultures.

• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as the ability to apply them with consistency in a variety of circumstances.

• Ability to function independently and carry out routine responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Must be proficient in MS Excel and working knowledge of accounting software is preferable. Accpac proficiency would be a plus.

• Must be able to communicate in both local language and English (written and oral).

• Ability to work well in team environment and train others in financial reporting.

• Ability to follow guidelines and controls required of the position

• 10-20% travel required.

• Ability to monitor progress of a project against milestones or deadlines double-checks the accuracy of information to discover weakness or missing data and strive for high quality performance.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

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