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MSD is a non-profit, civic society organization founded in 1999 to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Since then, MSD works to strengthen the socio-economic development of the wider community, and the nation at large. Working with partners and stakeholders, MSD advance the voice of citizens and community structures in service delivery, identifying priority needs, provide support and services to target groups with education, skills and promote opportunity to get along with assets. Aligned to its vision, mission and strategic objectives, MSD has been working in different development, emergency and humanitarian endeavors including HIV Prevention, care and support, Orphan and vulnerable children (OCV) care and support, Sexual and Reproductive health (SRH),Family Planning (FP), Gender Based Violence (GBV), migration, child protection and environmental protection. Through these technical area and services, it reached different hard to reach target groups including early married girls, GBV survivor, OVCs, refugees, PLHA, commercial sex workers and their clients, waitresses, long truck drivers, CSOs, CBOs and the community. At community level, the organization works with community members and community based social service providing institutions, schools, health facilities, government line offices, marginalized groups and professional associations.

MSD is a child safe organization and all successful applicants will be required to sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct. The safety and wellbeing of children and at-risk adults are priorities of MSD. The organization provides a safe environment in all its programs and activities. It has strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in its programs.

[[MSD is looking for qualified and competent applicants for the following position:

Position:Project Accountant

Reports to: Senior Finance Controller

Location: Addis Ababa

Salary: Negotiable subject to organizational salary scale and project budget

Required Number: 1(one)

Gender: Both Female and Male. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Term of Employment: Contract

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Grant and Finance Officer, the Accountant is responsible for preparing payment vouchers, journal entries, processing financial transactions, entering data into the computer, making reconciliation, preparing reports in accordance with International Accounting Practices and Financial Policies and Procedures of MSD.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies and ensures the required documentation and authorization is presented before effecting payments and encoding data into the system;
• Prepares Cash and Cheque Payment and Receipt Vouchers;
• Processes payments which involve ensuring all payments are adequately supported by appropriate documentation;
• Writes checks based on the approved payment vouchers;
• Ensures that the necessary format and documentation is used before and after payment is effected;
• Ensures all suppliers’ invoices and bills are paid on a timely basis;
• Enters all financial data into the computer/accounting system;
• Ensures tax and other liabilities are paid out to the relevant authorities on time;
• Prepares monthly payroll;
• Prepares cash transfer letters;
• Prepares journal entries for, transfers, correction and adjustments;
• Collects Bank statements, debit and credit advices and reconciles bank statements with books of accounts monthly;
• Keeps Fixed Asset Register and records new incoming fixed assets;
• Participates in the periodic inventory taking process;
• Prepares trial balance after the end of each month;
• Files all financial documents and reports;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• BA in accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 3/5 years of work experience in relevant field. NGO experience is an added advantage.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
• Competency in computer applications;
• Knowledge of accounting software mainly Peachtree Accounting software.
• Knowledge of donor financial compliance requirements
• Computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet browsing skills;
• Good written and spoken English language;