Dan Church Aid Finance and Admin Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Dan Church Aid Finance and Admin Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Overall Responsibilities of the position holder: Field office Finance & Admin Officer has dual accountability to the head of the field office and to the Senior Finance Manager/ Finance Manager of DCA country office.
The Finance and Admin Officer is responsible for accounting, recording, and reporting functions of the field office.
He/she also reviews the accounting documents and reports of field offices he/she is in charge.
The Finance and Admin Officer at field office level is responsible also for HR and Admin functions of the field office.
Main tasks of the position holder
Financial Management
Planning and Budgeting
In collaboration with program people, responsible to prepare draft budgets for field office running cost and participate in project budget development. Participate in budget reviews and give technical support as needed
Responsible for preparation of his personal bi-weekly plan and accomplishment report and submit to the head of the field office and SFM or FM as applicable.
Accounting, Recording and reporting
Prepare monthly BVA and share with the programme responsible person and field office management. Responsible also to conduct monthly BVA review meeting with budget holders and field office management.
Complete time registration of his/her own and follow-up timely recording of TR at field offices level.
Review payment requests and journal vouchers.
Journalize transactions and after approved by the head of the field office enter into Maconomy
Reconcile bank accounts
Follow-up advances, suspense and payables and ensure that they are settled timely.
Prepare draft government financial reports quarterly and submit to CO finance officer for review
Prepare Cash flow forecasts and submit cash requirement to CO timely
Follow-up that legal obligations including taxes are paid on time
Responsible for monthly recording of transaction in Maconomy.
Respond to queries of CO finance and different units as soon
as possible and communicate supervisors at field office for consultation if needed.
Communicate SFM/FM when there is a requirement in level of privilege or addition or modification within Maconomy as required.
Ensure that the financial documentations are well captured, filed, complete and secured.
By retaining a copy, ensure that financial documents are submitted to CO timely in a secured channel.
Procurement
Take Minutes for procurement Committee but will not sign on the minute.
Review the financial document and minutes of the Committee before any payment effected at local level.
Job Requirements
Qualifications / Experience
BA degree in Accounting, Finance or other related fields
MA in business and accounting or ACCA or CPA or MBA or MSc in related fields
Education and Training
4 years’ experience for BA degree and
2 years’ experience for MBA/ACCA/CPA
Technical & Other Skills
Proven ability to provide support, to financial and nonfinancial managers and colleagues.
Excellent understanding on Ethiopian laws on taxation, pension, labor, civil society and financial reporting standards
Ability to work with accounting software
Analytical skill in interpretation of financial reports, making analysis on investment options
Ability to optimize, forecast and plan cash resources
Communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing).
Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritization and time management skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are advised to send their CV and cover letter explaining suitability to the post and their motivation for applying; and the names and contact details three references to DCA Ethiopia office via the below linK
https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/national-vancancies/finance-and-admin-officer
DCA is an equal opportunity employer and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation. Please do not mention your religious or ethnic affiliation in your application.
Female candidates with required educational background and experience are highly encouraged to apply.
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