Project Accountant

Job Description

FH Ethiopia, a non-governmental organization engaged in relief and development activities, would like to invite potential candidates to apply for the following position:

Basic Responsibilities:

• Checks all payment documents (commodities and cash), payment checks, etc for budget and other related issues prior to the project manager’s approval.


• Requests cash transfer from the Head Office on time.


• Obtains monthly bank statement from the bank and reconcile with the book record.


• Registers bank transactions by account, cost center, program and fund categories.


• Checks that all cash receipt for local collections are deposited on time.


• Prepares journal vouchers for cash coupon transactions.


• Prepares payroll and code the transactions.


• Prepares monthly journal summaries for the project and submit to the Head Office on time.


• Get monthly financial reports from the HO and analyse income and expenditure in line with the budget and advise the Project Manager and component heads on issues that require special attention.


• Prepares monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project financial reports as needed.


• Checks inventory and fixed asset records of the project monthly.


• Ensures (in consultation with the Project Manager) that staffs of the project get transportation service properly.


• Supervises all cleaning, security and office management activities.


• In consultation with the immediate supervisor, schedules staff annual leaves, keep and update personnel files.


• Makes sure accurate stock record is in place and reconciles on a monthly basis as appropriate.


• Checks all commodity movement reports for project manager approval.


• Assists the Project Manager in financial and administrative matters.


• Evaluate performance of subordinates.


• Makes sure the internal control system of the organization is in place and is observed by all staff members of the project. 

Education & Experience –

• B.A Degree in Accounting with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience 

Special Training-

Duration of Contract:  One year (Renewable)

Closing date: Dec 03, 2015

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How to Apply

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can send/submit their applications with their CVs and copies of non-returnable credentials to: 

Human Resource & OD Office

FH Ethiopia; PO Box 4181, Addis Ababa. Or  recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Online applicants should send only their CV and cover letter and write the position title on the subject of their application

Job Categories: Accounting and Finance Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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