Assistant Finance Officer Job in Ethiopia by Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) - 2015

Reports to:  Finance Manager   
Location:  IPSS, Addis Ababa University 
Duration: April 01- June 30, 2015 with possibility of extension depending on performance and funding availability 

Background
The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University was established in 2007, following a tripartite agreement between AAU, the Royal Danish Embassy in Ethiopia and the University for Peace’s Africa Programme. The mission of IPSS is to promote peace and security through education, research, and outreach in Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa and Africa at large, thereby focusing on African-led solutions. In its academic pillars, the IPSS/AAU offers two PhD and three MA programmes. 

Objective
The Assistant Finance Officer will assist the IPSS Finance Manager in the smooth and efficient implementation of financial responsibilities of the IPSS finance unit. To this end, the Finance Officer will have the following major duties and responsibilities:

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Records, summarizes and classifies the Center’s financial transactions within the framework of established policies and procedures. Prepare and Posts financial transactions in to ERP system including payment transactions, transfers, deposits, journals and others.Assist in Preparation of financial status reports and analysis when required. Monitors and maintains appropriate bank balances, reconciles bank statements and resolves discrepancies.Collect bank statements and other documents as required/delegated.Involved on monthly tax preparation and declaration.Maintains advances payment to staff ensuring staff advances are liquidated on time;Maintains inventory control, Assets Financial records and distribution tracking. Coordinate per diem and other workshop/training related payments;Provides administrative support within the office as needed;Undertakes all other related duties as may be required.

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