Senior Finance Officer

Vacancy No: VA_019_FY24

The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center - Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the below post for its health programs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversees financial and operational activities in his/her assigned region, including: checks & controls payroll, pays Contract Staff salaries at the end of each month, ensures staff pension contributions, and checks local allowable purchases.
• Ascertains that all relevant documents are in place and appropriate before approving payments.
• In close consultation with his/her direct supervisor, posts transactions into QuickBooks accounting software and prepares periodic reports.
• Closes monthly books and prepares periodic financial reports upon request.
• Controls financial activities based on available guidelines and manuals.
• Ensures that payments are made as per budget allocation.
• Controls bank transactions, cash payment vouchers and cheques recording of all financial transactions on timely basis;
• Checks and verifies payments; Checks and controls cash movement of the organization.
• Closes account books and prepares audit report at fiscal year-end. Prepares financial reports as needed for donors and relevant government offices.
• Develops the existing accounting system in an ongoing effort for system improvement. Stays abreast of accounting industry standards and innovation, makes recommendations for system improvements, and implements improvements to the accounting system of The Carter CenterEthiopia, when approved.
• Monitors monthly and annual bill settlements, contracts and statutory payments closely.
• Monitors petty cash and verifies documents for petty cash replenishment.
• Handles banking activities such as transfers, deposits, withdrawals, bank slip collection, cheque book management and bank statement reconciliation.
• Performs timely work and travel advance settlement for staff and partners.
• Performs proper and explanatory filing system for petty cash, journal vouchers, and check transaction vouchers of the office.
Performs other duties as instructed by the supervisor.

Required Number: 1(One)

Terms of Employment: One year contract with a possibility of extension

Qualification and Experience:

• MBA/MA/BA degree in accounting, financial management, business administration, or a related field from a recognized university..
• Relevant experience of a minimum of ten years for a BA and eight years for an MBA/MA in accounting and finance and budget controlling.
• NGO Experience is preferable.

Additional Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and cost management in the context of NGOs.
• A person who is a self-starter who can accomplish the task with minimal or no supervision.
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead a team.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting systems.
• High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and attention to detail.
• Recommendation letter from the most recent employer.