Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Senior Accountant Jobs

Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Senior Accountant Jobs

Job Id: 225885

Category: Accounting and Finance

Location: MENA Adama Branch office, Oromia

Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)

Salary: Based on the organization salary scale

Job Description

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: mekdimeth@gmail.com or haileluelelias@yahoo.com

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.

Mekdim Ethiopia National Association Senior Accountant Jobs