Project Accountant 33 views

Project Accountant Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor or other project managers as required.
• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
• Providing project coordinator and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
• Preparing pre-billing reports for project managers to review.
• Preparing actual costs, working capital, and tax reports.
• Monitoring receivable income and supporting project coordinators with collections.
• Issuing invoices and purchase orders, as well as paying consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier bills.
• Ensuring a steady cash flow by generating, auditing, and sending invoices in a timely manner.
• Updating contracts according to client requirements and reporting associated budget amendments.

CEHRO is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, and disability. Women and Persons Woth Disability applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job category:   Operations and Finance

Supervises:     Finance Officer

Duty Station:  Addis Ababa with field travel

Required Skills and Competencies

•  Strong accounting software proficiency like QuickBooks and Peachtree which is essential for managing project finances.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards like IFRS which is necessary for accurate financial reporting.
• Excellent spreadsheet skills (Expertise in Microsoft Excel) which is crucial for financial modeling, data analysis, and budgeting.
• Proficient in data entry and financial calculations: Accuracy and efficiency in data entry and financial calculations are vital for maintaining project financial records.
• The ability to manage incoming invoices and outgoing payments for the project.
• Reconciling bank statements to ensure accurate project financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of financial data in project accounting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, or similar profession.
• Professional accounting certification like CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is highly desirable and can give you a competitive edge.
• 3-5 years’ experience as a project accountant, or similar position.