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Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Finance
Accounting
Addis Ababa
3 years
1 Position
2024-12-05
to
2025-01-12
Accounting
Cooperatives Accounting and Auditing
Full Time
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Job Description
The ISS is seeking a Reporting and Compliance Officer to ensure ISS maintains reliable financial control systems. This role entails developing and implementing a compliance work plan, administering compliance and eligibility processes, and upkeep of financial and donor-related filing on the Intranet.
The compliance officer must be a motivated team player who can work under pressure and has an enthusiastic and ‘hands-on’ approach to the job. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance.
Design and implement an annual work plan to ensure reliable control systems, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and effective record-keeping
Execute testing, investigate policy violations, provide structured reports, maintain a compliance risk register, and implement a compliance communication program
Review donor contracts in collaboration with Finance management, track corrections, and ensure accurate reporting
Manage and present during pre-funding organizational capacity checks, including the collation of necessary data and documents
Compile financial reports with explanations for significant variances
Maintain and organize donor and finance-related documents on the intranet
Oversee the credit card process, including statement distribution, PO receipt review, and compile monthly reports with balance sheet reconciliations
Manage petty cash floats, process transactions, and conduct monthly reconciliations and cash counts
Maintain a tax calendar, review regional office tax calculations and filings, and ensure compliance with tax authority requirements, including obtaining tax clearance certificates
Handle VAT, employee tax, corporate tax, and 18A donations for Pretoria, ensuring accurate reporting, payments, refunds, and responding to tax queries
Degree in Accounting or Internal auditing
A minimum of three years experience in auditing
Knowledge of general accounting procedures and principles
Good organizational skills and understanding of financial monitoring and administration and accounting systems
Understanding and working knowledge of project management
Experience in developing internal control tools and working papers
Fluent English verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy: MS Office especially Outlook, Excel, and Word, and financial software packages, preferably Acumatica
Willing to travel to regional ISS offices (Dakar, Addis, Nairobi)
The contract will be for two years and may be renewed subject to program requirements, funding, and satisfactory performance. A competitive salary is offered
Email your application to Rekha Valabh at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org Applicants must provide a cover letter and detailed CV, including at least two contactable referees. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Fields Of Study
Accounting
Cooperatives Accounting and Auditing
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