Accountants

Number: 2(two)

Duty Station: 1 (one) at Bahir Dar and 1 (one) at Mettu (50% of her/his time in Gambella)

Qualification: BA in Accounting from a recognized university.

Experience: Relevant experience of minimum of five years preferably on finance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ascertains that all relevant documents are in place and appropriate before payment approval is made;

• Post transactions into QuickBooks accounting software;

• Close monthly reports and prepare periodic financial reports;

• Codes expenses with correct budget line account and charging to the appropriate class/program;

• Prepares bank reconciliation every month and takes the necessary action to correct when needed;

• Follow-up of finance management and assure the appropriate utilization of the fund;

• Prepares the necessary financial reports for relevant government offices as needed;

• Deals with and follow up bank activities like timely transfers, deposits, withdrawals and collection of advices, cheque books and bank statements;

• Performs proper and explanatory filing system for petty cash, journal vouchers, and check transaction vouchers of the office; and

• Closes the account books and prepare audit report at the end of the fiscal year.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work in team and demonstrate good interpersonal communication

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office: word, excel, internet etc and proven experience in accounting soft wares: quick book, smart etc

• present recommendation letter from the most recent employer skills

Terms of Employment: One year contract with a possibility of extension.

Salary: Negotiable

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