Project Accountant

Mahibere Hiwot for Social Development (MSD) is a non-governmental and non-profit making organization founded in October 1999. Since its establishment, MSD has been implementing different programs in collaboration with partners on providing broad range of HIV prevention, care and treatment services and Sexual and Reproductive health (SRH), Migration & Trafficking, Good Governance, Education and Child Development in different parts of the country.

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 programme

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Grant 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

Reports to:    Grant Finance Officer

Term of Employment:      Contract

Sex:             Female/Male

Staff required: 1

Duty Station:      Addis Ababa

Salary:             As per the organization scale

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

How To Apply

Applicants can send their CV which is not more than 3 pages through mailto:mahiberehiwotvacancy@gmail.com with the subject line of position in which you are applying for or in person at Maheberehiwot for Social Development ( Area Office at Bahirdar or Gondar). 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

The deadline for application is 15 working days of this advertisement. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible.