Senior Accountant

NEP+ is a National Network of eleven regional networks, two national associations and one specialized women network. NEP+ is one of the principal recipients of Global Fund in Ethiopia. The mission of NEP+ is to lead, coordinate the contribution of PLHIV in the national response to networking partnership, capacity building, resource mobilization and relaying the voices of PLWHVs at all levels. NEP+ wants to recruit qualified candidate for the following position

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete record in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or IPSAS (under transition) and NEP+ Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures.  He/she also monitors the accuracy and completeness of member organization reports. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

• Provides technical support and training to the Accountant; 
• Assists member accountants to comply with financial management policies and procedures of NEP+;
• Ensures monthly payroll for all staff are prepared according to policies and procedures of NEP+;
• Ensures the timely settlement of payroll tax, staff provident fund and other obligations;
• Ensures that all unused official documents and vouchers of the organization are properly registered and are available in sufficient quantity;
• Verifies and ensures the required documentation and authorization is presented before effecting payments and encoding data into the system;
• Ensures that planned activities are carried out in line with the approved annual plan and budget ;
• Prepare budget & Expenditure reports to donors
• Processes payments which involve ensuring all payments are adequately supported by appropriate documentation;
• 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 journal entries for, transfers, correction and adjustments;
• Reconciles bank statements with books of accounts;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration
REPORTS TO: Finance Coordinator/Finance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING

BA in Accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE

4 years job relevant experience as an accountant/senior finance officer preferably in humanitarian aid organization 

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
• Experience in a busy organization
• Ability to meet tight deadlines 
• Good knowledge and practice of IPSAS
• Good knowledge of tax rules and regulations

How To Apply

To apply, send your updated CV & Letter of Application in PDF to aboye.mekonnen@gmail.com