GRANTS & ACCOUNTING MANAGER Job at John Snow, Inc - 2015

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

Social and Behavior Change Communication for Health

GRANTS & ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Position Description

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Summary:

 

The Grants & Accounting Manager will be a full-time position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. S/he will be responsible for financial and administrative tasks and the management of the grants system. This work will include maintaining the accounting system, preparing expenditure projections, expense monitoring, supporting the grants program from application phase through close-out, and providing capacity building support to regional  Finance, Grants and Accounting Officers.

The Grants & Accounting Manger will report to the Finance & Administration Manager.

 Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

 ·         Process accounts payable, reconcile, monitor and analyze invoices and advance accounts;

·         Maintenance of voucher entries in QuickBooks account;

·         Prepare contracted financial requirements and ensure completeness, timeliness, accuracy and validity of reports, invoices and financial statements;

·         Support regional offices financial systems, including cash flow management, accounts payable and QuickBooks administration;

·         Manage in-country grants administration including assisting HQ with the application, selection and awarding process, coordinating program activity related to the grantee, and reviewing program and financial reporting;

·         Assist with developing and refining mechanisms for appropriate monitoring and financial management for grants.

·         Bachelors degree in business and/or accounting;

·         At least 5 years of experience in accounting and administration of grants in Ethiopia and/or the region, with experience in health program grants preferred;

·         Experience working with Civil Society Organizations and Faith Based Organizations in woreda and kebele;

·         Experience mentoring, training or other capacity building interventions for grantees;

·         Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access) and Quickbooks;

·         Ability to juggle multiple tasks and willingness to take initiative;

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member;

·         Ability to travel to regional offices; and

·         Fluency in English and Amharic.

Please send your application letter and CV to the below email address not later than Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.

 JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.has the right to reject application for any reason.

 JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D

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