Accountant (Re-advert)

The Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) is a national nonprofit umbrella association of over 469 secular and faith-based NGOs/CSOs operating in Ethiopia.

The Consortium of Christian Relief & Development Association (CCRDA) is looking for a highly motivated professional to fill the following post.                                

Job Summary

CCRDA is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our organization as an Accountant, who is responsible for all postings, recording, balancing, and documentation and processing of accounting transaction. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. The incumbent ensures that all financial transactions are compliant with existing laws, donor regulations and internal policies.  

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.

• Collects credit and debit bank advises bank statements and makes bank reconciliation.

• Initiates payment for employee income tax, rent income tax, deposit of provident fund, loan repayment, etc.

• Prepares termination payments when staff are separated.

• Prepares adjusting entries.

• Enters data every day into the accounting software and produces monthly trial balance and other financial statements.

• Ascertains that petty cash or any other fund is available and proper report is furnished for replacement.

• Tracks and chases outstanding receipts.

• Maintains complete records of monthly payroll information.

• Ensures that all financial transactions are compliant with existing laws, donor regulations and internal policies.

• Maintains proper filing system for financial documents.

• Follows up and ensures that travel and work advances are settled on time.

• Assist in the coordination of year end audit.

• Keep in safe custody all unused receipt pads and check books.

• Participates in inventory taking as and when required.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.

Report to: Director, Financial Management Team

Terms of Employment: One year with a possibility of extension based on proven performance. 

Place of work:   Addis Ababa with frequent travel indifferent parts of the country  

Salary:  As per CCRDA scale with benefit packages

CCRDA value diversity and aspires to reflect it in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, or belief.

CCRDA is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behavior including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with CCRDA is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to CCRDA’s Safeguarding policy and sign CCRDA’s Code of Conduct                                                                                                     

Education

Required – MA/BA in Finance, Accounting, or other related field of study.

Experience                                                                      

Minimum of 4 years related work experience. 

Additional requirement 

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
  • Familiarity with accounting software and programs especially QuickBooks.       
  • Good interpersonal skills & English language proficiency. 
  • Committed to CCRDA's Vision, Mission, core values & safeguarding policy. 

NGO experience is an advantage.

How To Apply

How to apply; Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit non-returnable copy of their application letter and credential to the Human Resource Department 3rd floor room number 

307 within 7 consecutive days after the date of vacancy announcement or send by email at: hr@ccrdaeth.org

Address:  Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA), Akaki Kality Sub City, Tel 0114390322, P.O. Box 5674, Debreziet road, adjacent to the Kality Ring Road round about, 

in front of Drivers and Mechanics Training Center.

                                          Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

                                  Female Applicants are Highly Encouraged to Apply.