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Amref Health Africa
Finance
Accounting
Addis Ababa
3 years
1 Position
2025-01-17
to
2025-01-25
Accounting
Accounting & Finance
Full Time
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Job Description
The Assistant Accountant is responsible for ensuring the effective utilization of project funds in compliance with AMREF Health Africa in Ethiopia's policies, procedures, and donor guidelines. Reporting to the Finance and Admin Officer, this role provides support to various accounting functions, including balance sheet account reconciliations, financial analysis, and assistance in accounting system support. The Assistant Accountant will also assist staff across the organization in understanding accounting processes and systems.
B. Specific Responsibilities
Financial Document Review:
Review financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure that financial transactions adhere to AMREF policies, donor requirements, and government regulations.
Ensure that the financial documentation is reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the respective project, from a cost principles perspective.
Payments and Verification:
Verify and prepare payments for various items such as workshops, staff advances, etc.
Ensure that payments are processed in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with organizational policies.
Cost Allocation:
Allocate costs accurately for staff and vendor accounts, particularly for assigned regional or field offices.
Ensure that allocations align with project requirements and financial guidelines.
Statutory Payments:
Prepare and process statutory payments, including WHT tax, income tax, and pension contributions, ensuring they are made on time.
Administrative Support:
Provide general administrative support, including managing office administration, vehicle operations, store management, HR-related issues, and logistics.
Bank Account Reconciliations:
Prepare timely reconciliations of assigned bank accounts and ensure proper clearance of journal vouchers (JVs).
Cash Receipt Verification:
Issue Cash Receipt Vouchers (CRVs) in a timely manner, based on bank advice.
Backup for Finance and Admin Officer:
Serve as a backup for the Finance and Admin Officer, handling finance and administrative tasks in their absence.
Other Duties:
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
C. Qualifications
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Professional Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial and project management.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
High level of analytical and interpretative problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy is essential, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to develop and implement solutions independently.
Key Competencies and Behavioral Expectations:
Strong attention to detail, with an ability to spot inconsistencies or errors in financial records.
Effective communication skills, especially when explaining complex financial information to non-financial staff.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information responsibly.
If you are Interested? Please visit THIS LINK to make your application. You will be directed to our onlinesmarterrecruiter portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Friday, 24th January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youn gpeople and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
Fields Of Study
Accounting
Accounting & Finance
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