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Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is an indigenous non-governmental Organization working in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, Care, treatment and Support services over the past 2 decades nationally. MENA is now in the process of recruiting employees for its new prospective Ethiopia Epidemic Control grant; HIV Care and Treatment services by USAID and invites Competent Candidates to apply for the following vacant position of Senior Accountant.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Fulfill MENA and funder reporting requirements in an accurate and timely manner;
  • Manage field and branch office payments, vendor and partner inquiries and invoice processing;
  • Compile monthly rolling budgets, and monitor daily expenditures, reconciliations and bank transactions;
  • Review and record expenses and ensure that advances are reconciled;
  • Prepares and processes payroll for project employees;
  • Responsible for preparing all statutory returns (e.g. VAT,) as required by the respective government authorities;
  • Ensure that branch office property is kept securely and the office inventory us updated regularly;
  • Handle branch office procurement processes in compliance with MENA and funder requirements;
  • Maintains an understanding of funder and MENA policies and procedures related to grant compliance and oversight.
  • Ensure that project staffs have a strong understanding MENA’s accounting policies and procedures and provide training as needed;
  • Travel from time to time to support field office staffs and procurement needs; and
  • Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor in support of MENA’s work in Adama branch.

Term of Employment:

  • One year contractual agreement with possible opportunity of extension based on performance and fund availability

Job Requirements

 Qualifications and Experience:

  • A university graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related subject;
  • A minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience in an accounting environment, preferably with an international non-profit organization or USAID donor-funded project;
  • Fluent in written and spoken English (other language fluency a plus);
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles and IPSAS training.
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency and knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite with a good command of Excel and basic accounting software packages; and
  • Must be able to travel to project field area, and work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Organizational and communication skills;
  • Ability to work under strict deadlines;

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of and experience with US government funder rules and regulations;
  • Experience with Prime accounting system; and
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, including resourcefulness and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and efficiently.

How to Apply

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

NB: Only Competent applicants  who meet the above requirements either can make  hand delivery of their  application  with  non-returnable copies  of pertinent credentials including  a motivational  letter, an updated   Curriculum  Vitae ,and Names  and contact details of two professional references to MENA Head office  or Adama Branch  office by  the following  address with in 7 Consecutive  days  from the first day of the  announcement  or can  submit only CV and cover letter via  email: [email protected] or [email protected]

 P.O.Box  31218   A.A

 Contact address: – Tel. 011 122 88 43/44, Addis Ababa, 0221 11 8425/26 Adama

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.

MENA have the right to cancel the announcement if there is a need to do so.

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