Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management and Compliance to SNV/Donor Regulations

• Ensures that books of accounts are maintained, check receipts, and other financial documents are kept properly or safely.

• Facilitates income and withholding tax payments to the concerned government offices on time. Do a tax return on time as per Tax authority deadlines.

• Reconcile all pending Tax liabilities in our books of accounts and make sure they are all paid on time.

• Ensures that all cash collected is deposited daily in the bank.

• Develop mechanisms to ensure that the financial operations of SNV are running cost-effectively.

• Ensures compliance with SNV’s accounting policy as per SNV Finance and Administration policy and procedures manual as well as policy and procedure as established by Global office.

• Familiarize herself/himself with all current contractual donor obligations and the donor compliance implementation plan.

• Follow SNV internal control framework when performing his/her tasks.

• Follow country Authority matrix on approval thresholds.

Disbursement and reconciliation processes.

• Verifies and ensures that required documentation and authorization are presented before effecting payment.

• Ensure payments requested for goods and services are from the right supplier and check the presence in the approved supplier list.

• Ensure the proper Project Number and Account Codes for every request for payments are used both in documents and in SBD.

• Make sure all Invoices received has corresponding PO and Goods receipt booked before posting the Invoice.

• Post the supplier Invoices and review to make sure all the GRN/POs were linked to correct budget lines and GL account before posting the invoice.

• Ensures collections made by SNV-Ethiopia’s cash receipt are deposited to the appropriate bank account.

• Review and post all retirements for workshops costs to clear advances paid through AWASH bank.

• Post weekly/daily bank statement in SBD to make sure you don’t miss the monthly closure deadline.

• Perform all bank reconciliation and make sure bank and cash protocol is approved.

• Prepare monthly/quarterly and annual liquidity plan and liquidity requests that should be requested to Global office.

Learning

• Keeps up to date with recent developments in the sector, government regulations including best practice.

• Ensures ongoing personal development and learning.

• Ensures the communication of finance policies and procedures within the organisation, and with other stakeholders.

• Observe internal SNV deadlines and be able to have an effective communication.

• Be proactive and invert and advise new efficient ways to improve our systems especially in relation to treasury.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and manage a team of disbursement and treasury staff, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the disbursement and treasury functions.

Job Requirement

A) Education

Required:

•  BA degree in accounting/ finance with master’s degree is preferable

Desired:

• Training on Computerized Accounting.

B) Experience

Required:

• A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience in finance of which at least five years must have been in similar position.

Desired:

• Experience in the NGO sector.

C) Technical Skills

Required:

• Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel & Access).

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.

• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.

• Proactive and efficient on performing your tasks.

Added advantage:

•  Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software

•  Knowledge in tax matters

Additional Information

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. 

How to Apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 9th of September 2024. Please submit your application only through THIS LINK

All information will be in the strictest confidence. 

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

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