Project Accountant

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SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is a non-profit, non-political and non-denominational international organization. At present it has seven children’s villages and affiliated facilities located in different regions of Ethiopia. SOS Children’s Villages provides abandoned, orphaned and destitute children with a new and permanent home.

The SOS Children’s Village Program in Mekelle, Adwa is looking for a competent and able Project Accountant who meets the requirements stated bellow.

 

Job Title: Project Accountant

Number of Positions: one

Duty Station: SOS Children’s Village program-Mekelle

 

Position Summary
Under the guidance and control of Programme Accountant, the Project accountant is responsible for receiving payments, depositing cash and cheques received to bank account, effecting cash and cheque payments as per the directives thereon. Further the Project accountant carries out the activities of journalizing and posting of income and expenditures, debit and credit of various accounts timely and appropriately. He/she assists in the closing of accounts and preparation of financial statements.
Priority tasks & responsibilities

•  Reviews payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.


• Reviews disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right vendor from the right project.


• Reviews accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;


• Recording of all programme location financial transactions into the SOS financial recording and meeting all submission dates and reporting requirements as required by the Programme Accountant.


• Assures accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting records;


• Organizes and maintain Accounting filling system;


• Follows-up on status with the Social Security (Pension) and Tax departments. Including depositing the checks and routine follow-up , registering  new employees at Social Security (Pension) and Tax Departments;


• Prepares payroll and arranges timely payment of salaries.


• Follow-up and control payable and receivable accounts.


• Receives original transaction documents, checks completeness and correctness and passes them to immediate supervisor.


• Takes part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock items


• Assists the Programme Accountant & Finance Manager in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the organization.


• Provide technical support to the programme location facilities in SOS Children’s Village Program (CVP) financial management related issues.

Required qualification and competencies:

• Education: College Diploma in Accounting


• Training: Computer training


• Experience: 2 years relevant work experience


• Report writing skill


• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service


• Ease of using computers with mastery on application soft wares such as MS Work, MS Windows, MS Excel.


• Proficiency in English language (both in writing and speaking)


• NGO experience is advantageous

Closing date: Oct 30, 2015

Applicants with the mentioned criteria shall submit their applications, CV, and other credentials to SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia web application       http://www.jobs.sosethiopia.org.et

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Project Accountant