About the Job

Main Roles

Payroll preparation and timely disbursement of National staff:
Timely settlement of taxes and pensions.
Prepare salary expenses analysis and allocation of the same across projects.
Prepare payroll analysis and Journals, post to Banana Accounting file.
Handle staff fringe benefits and terminal payment and booking as per the National Personnel Regulation.
Perform verification of payment and supporting documents of bank and cash payments for their completeness, accuracy and compliance to the provision.
codification of bank and cash payment vouchers and preparation of journal vouchers; handle timely and correct posting of transactions from prime vouchers to the accounting system.
perform monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts operated by the programme office.
follow the timely settlement of travel and work advances given to staffs, partners, and consultants.
Liaising with banks for all finance matters assigned by line manager
Follow up on the timely settlement of staff and report advances long overdue
Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager

About You

Academic Qualification
- Minimum of BA degree in accounting.
- Training on financial application systems such as SUN, Peachtree, Banana is desirable.
- Knowledge of employment legislation in Ethiopia.
Work Experience
- 5 years of working experience on finance roles, with similar responsibilities in an NGO or private enterprise.
- Work experience in international NGO and donor agencies is advantageous.
Competencies and Other Requirements
- Skills in budgeting and maintaining accounts
- Strong computer skills and experience working with accounting software
- Excellent record keeping and report writing
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good command of English language (written and spoken)
- Ability to handle stress, work under pressure and deliver quality reports
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision, prioritize tasks and to take initiative
- Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the goals and values of Helvetas Ethiopia
- Willingness to travel to project and partner offices.

Additional Information:

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent field visits to project implementing areas.
Salary & benefits: from 73,440 ETB up to 98,172 ETB
Closing date for applications: January 08, 2025

Required Skills

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their application and updated CV through [email protected].

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

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