Senior Finance Officer (Re-advertised & Urgent)

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 PLHVs at all levels. NEP+ wants to recruit qualified candidate for the following position

I.  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. 

II. 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 & Admin Manager

Required No. 1

Qualifications:

Education/Training

• BA in Accounting or related field (Commerce, Cooperative Accounting & Finance).
• Female Applicants and PLHIV are encouraged to Apply

Experience 

• 4 years job relevant experience as an accountant/senior finance officer preferably in humanitarian aid organization/NGO
• Knowledge & Experience of donor reporting (more preferred)  
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles & procedures 

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 (Peachtree & Others)
• 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

Interested and qualified candidates to apply, send your updated CV only in PDF to both aboye.mekonnen@gmail.com and asfawashenafi55@gmail.com within 8 days after the announcement is made through Ethio-jobs (Sept 18 -25, 2024)

• Other documents are submitted only after the candidate is selected for interview. 
• Indicate your CGPA on the CV
• No other format is accepted. Only PDF format will be considered 
• No Application after deadline is accepted