Finance and Administrative Officer, Ethiopia

Finance and Administrative Officer, EthiopiaClosing Date: Saturday, 30 June 2012

About Us

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain financial/accounting, personnel, and other operations systems and procedures in accordance with Futures Group corporate requirements and client (USAID/CDC or other) regulationsPrepare semi-monthly financial reports and submit to HQ within stipulated date in the calendarFile all travel vouchers, expense reports, and financial reportsPrepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, annual inventory, and other financial reports as needed, including required documentation for annual audits in accordance with Ethiopian laws and corporate requirementsTake responsibility for receiving, documenting, and managing all stock and commodities of the project, including forecasting and requisitions to guarantee optimal stock levels at all timesMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial, personnel, and other records as required by corporate management and/or Ethiopian lawProcess supplier's payments and bills for hotel accommodationsPrepare monthly bank reconciliation statementsManage cash flow; prepare cash forecastsManage, disburse, and reconcile office petty cash/ field imprestReview and prepare budgets for related project activitiesCarry out banking duties as requiredMake payments to participants at workshopsPrepare paperwork for submission to the accounting staffWrite checksPerform any other responsibilities as may be directed

Qualifications

A degree in Finance/Accounting and/or CPA II or equivalentAt least 7-8 years' experience in Finance/AccountsStatutory audit experience would be an added advantageMicrosoft office proficiency including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word-processing programs at a highly proficient levelStrong financial, analytical and/or evaluative skillsProblem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skillsAbility to take initiative and/or independently respond to situationsAttention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframeStrong written and oral communication skills in English and national languageAbility to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, and clientsAbility to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demandsProfessional and mature demeanor and conduct, especially during interactions with the client and its constituentsConfidentiality and team spiritEthiopian nationals onlyExperience with an organization receiving US Government funding (USAID or CDC) is preferred

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility

Work Environment

Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.

Closing date for applications: June 30, 2012.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page.

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