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Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
Position: Finance Officer – Disbursement
Term of Employment: Full time
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa
Required Number: One
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Application Deadline: September 6,2015
BACKGROUND:
The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to a Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister and whose co-chair is the Minister of Agriculture.
The programmatic focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Transformation Council. Within the Agency, issues are divided into three different verticals; Systems which includes seeds, soil health and fertility management, cooperatives, input/output markets and extension/research; high priority Value Chains including tef, wheat, maize, pulses and oilseeds, and livestock; and Cross Cutting Initiatives that include technology access and adoption, gender mainstreaming, climate adaptation and environmental sustainability, and monitoring and evaluation. Across these programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. The ATA will be financed by the GoE and a range of development partners.
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented individuals are committed to doing their best and work together to achieve excellent results.
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our people and are committed to providing our employees with the tools and training necessary to achieve their career goals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensure that all disbursements are carried out in an efficient and effective manner, and in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation. Ensure that internal financial controls relating to disbursements are maintained with the country head office and with the Regional Offices and that accounts are maintained in accordance with ATA policies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Processes Check Requests. Processes all accounts payable invoices in a timely manner Organize, schedule, and process timely, monthly recurring payments to include notes, lease payments and consultants. Review vendor statements for outstanding invoices; research and resolve invoices listed as unpaid. Record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Ensure appropriate processes & approvals are adhered to. Maintain accurate records, both electronic & manual Maintain service & vendor files. Perform basic data compilation tasks. Perform calculating, posting & verifying duties to maintain accounting records. Check accuracy of figures, calc…Compiles maintains personnel records. Records employee information, like personal data, compensation, benefits and tax data, attendance, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date reason. Processes employment applications assists in other employment activities. Updates employee files to document personnel actions Posts fees, receipts, invoices, requisitions, vouchers, expenses, accounts, etc., timely and accurately. Prepares batched invoices for processing by the Funding sources/Donor budget lines and account codes. Processes petty cash reimbursement requests according to policy. Maintains staff confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Collects cash/cheque/direct bank transfers from staff, suppliers and donors, posts to an excel register and issues cash receipts accordingly.Ensure that all for payments, travel advances, staff claims, journals and purchase/work orders are complete, and legitimate supporting documentation ensuring that all transactions are properly authorized before payments are to be made. Check validity of expenses and receipt presented for payment with respect to reasonable, allowable and allocable basis.Perform other duties requested by the Senior Finance Officer.
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form, which can be downloaded at http://www.ata.gov.et/wp-content/uploads/Application-Form2.pdf.
Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials WILL NOT be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.
Please email (i) cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages) and (iii) the completed application form to Recruitment@ata.gov.et and include “Application for Finance Officer – Disbursement” in the subject line.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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