Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Financial Administration Specialist Jobs

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Financial Administration Specialist Jobs

Job Id: 199937

Category: Accounting and Finance
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Vacancy Announcement

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency

Position: Financial Administration Specialist

Term of Employment: one year

Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa

Required Number: One

Salary & Benefits: Competitive

Application Deadline: March 08, 2019

Background

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) is a strategy and delivery oriented government agency created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector.

The ATA envisions that, by 2025, smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience and sustainability, contributing to Ethiopia’s achievement of middle-income country status.

The agency focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda.

Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.

Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects.

Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.

Our Culture

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.

Our culture is one where talented, dedicated and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.

At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.

We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.

We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.

Purpose of the Position

Provide full range of administrative support. Will independently administer several assigned responsibilities, ensuring to Head Office Finance office excellent partner and service giving organizations.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Print and bind documents

Prepare and print registration forms

Register participants and follow up

Distribute documents and stationaries

Ensure refreshments is ready on time for the participants

Prepare payment sheet

Take copy of the withholding forms from finance

Collect money from the bank and
Pay perdiem, accommodation and transport to the participants

Paid to the hotel for the refreshment and hall rent after deducting vat and withholding taxes

Prepare the expense and submit to finance with the necessary attachments

Return the remaining money

Replenish stationary on time

Check for printers and copiers Cartridge

Make sure the papers is available everywhere on the floor

Provide services which I am asked to support across the Agency

Send accommodation request to the hotel by e-mail

Call and confirm if accommodation is available

Send flight details of the visitor for the airport transfer

Send letter of confirmation for payment

Perform any other financial tasks as assigned by the Senior Finance Officer or his delegate

Job Requirements

Required qualifications and experience

BA/BSc or diploma in Accounting

6-10 years of experience for diploma holders and 3-5 years of experience with fist degree.

Relevant work experience as Documentation Assistant Officer, Accountant or Cashier- Accountant or similar field

Previous experience in NGO’s, Donor/GOV’t Bilateral/Multilateral Organizations is an asset

Computer knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, particularly QuickBooks etc.)

Knowledge of local laws

Willingness in working long hours and ability to work with other teams

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in written/spoken English and Amharic languages

Strong team player with multi-tasking and prioritization skills

Strong attention to details, confidentiality and accuracy

How to Apply

Application Instructions
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send
(i) a cover letter,
(ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and
(iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et

Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials will not be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form. Also, please Do not submit scans of certificates with your application form.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

NB. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Financial Administration Specialist Jobs