• Job Title:                Project/Grant Accountant

• Duty Station:          Addis Ababa

• Department:           Programs

• Job grade:               8

• Reports To:               Grants Manager

• Number required:   1(one)

• Term of employment: Indefinite period 

• Country/Location:   CRS Ethiopia

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation CP projects in accordance with donors’ policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the project/grant financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information and delivering financial reporting services throughout the project/grants’ life cycle.

Note: Depending on the project/grant portfolio (scope and complexity), the Project/Grant Accountant can be assigned responsibilities such prepare/review budgets and agreements for new proposals and any amendments with donors and sub recipients.  Support Budget managers in preparing PO detail lines and RFGS etc.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for project/grant subrecipients and partners following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned project/grant accounts in ERP System.

• Monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in grant and financial management.

• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules from donors and subrecipients and alert relevant project/grant staff of due payments/collections and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.

• Coordinate with finance and participate in preparing various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist project/grant staff with decision-making.

• Provide information to project/grant staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.

• Perform assigned treasury project/grant (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

• With collaboration with the CP finance and risk and compliance, assist internal, government and/or donor audits.

• Follow up and implement on a timely basis internal, government and/or donor audit recommendations.

• Follow up on timely uploading of all grants related documents to CRS grant management system (Gateway).

• Participate and support in proposal budget development and review processes

• Participate and make a close follow up on PO creation processes such as detail budget for PO lines, RFGS and making sure POET information are correctly reflected

• Close follow up of SR advances and liquidations are submitted on a timely basis

• Follow up on SR liquidation and project reporting trackers

• Coordinate with finance operation and program team to ensure all grant closure activities are completed as per the grant closure checklist.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA  or equivalent).

• Minimum of 3 years for a Master’s degree and 5 years’ experience for a Bachelor’s degree in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO.

• Understanding of financial systems, including budgeting and budget/expense analysis experience preferred. Knowledge of accounting software or similar financial reporting software a plus.

• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.

• Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Required Languages – Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.

• Good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.

• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented

• Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of ERP system or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

• Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.

• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.

• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.

• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.

• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Key Working Relationships: 

Internal: Programming staff, Operations staff, Finance and Compliance staff, Supply chain.

External: Partners, Recipients, Consultants, CRS Regional team.

Required Skills

• Budgeting

• Account management

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill out the application form through THIS LINK and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline on December 16, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted, and these job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Qualified females and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer