Field Accountant Ethiopia 104 views

Job Summary:

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day to day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks include:

Excellence: We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people.Freedom: We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive.Respect:We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people.Teamwork:We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration.Transparency: We believe in open communication and clear decision-making.Accountability:We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; a relevant degree in accounting, finance or business administration.

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience, knowledge of general accounting principles and bookkeeping.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure and able to prioritize. Able to meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and basic accounting software packages.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with a good command of Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (other language fluency a plus).
• Ability to work independently or with a team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with JAMIS Prime accounting system.
• Previous experience supporting international non-governmental organizations preferred; support on US Government contracts and grants strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, including resourcefulness and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and efficiently.

Primary Functions& Responsibilities:

• Supports the Field Accountant in ensuring effective and efficient accounting process in the field
• Collects and prepares required documentation for vendor AP bill packages for submission and review in JAMIS
• Performs petty cash custodian duties
• Contributes to Ethiopia Office weekly report as it relates to finance updates
• Assist with Monthly financial processes and end of the month/year closing
• Assist with processing monthly statutory remittances– Income Tax, Pension, WHT and VAT
• Assist with bank runs and payment deposits, as well as processing proof of payment with vendors
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining accounting files in the field office and saving electronic document to IRI SharePoint

• Assist with field office procurement processes in compliance with IRI and funder requirements
• Maintains an understanding of funder and IRI policies and procedures related to accounting, grant compliance and oversight
• Assist in ensuring field office staff have a strong understanding of IRI accounting policies and procedures and provide training as needed
• Helps program team in organizing and conducting program activities
• Travel within Ethiopia on occasion to support programming, accounting and procurement needs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-3 years experience