Accountant – Samara – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Accounting and Finance
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Purpose of the Job:
- Support the day-to-day financial management, accounting, and documentation at the Branch Office
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare periodic cash flow projections and execute financing decisions;
- Assess and manage foreign currency exposure of the commission;
- Check all disbursements and transactions are supported by proper documentation and authorization;
- Review/control all payments and supporting documents are correct before sent for payment authorization;
- Preparation of payments and ensure that all deductions are made and paid to concerned bodies on time;
- Monitor on overdue accounts and collection efforts to ensure proper financial controls, identify delinquent accounts and reduce payment cycles both in branch/head office;
- Act in accordance with the collection policy of the Commission to ensure that payments against appropriate customers/products are allocated in a timely manner in branch office;
- Ensure that all receipts of the Commission are collected and properly accounted for, deposited to bank intact daily, and adequately controlled;
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate, and complete statutory reporting for all legal entities;
- Prepare periodic financial statements and reports and submit to Director, Finance for review;
- Draft and publish summary of significant financial and operational issues periodically;
- Provide required documents and explanations to external and internal auditors;
- Ensure authorized signatories are up to date, sign statements on time, and coordinate reviews as needed both in branch/head office;
- Anticipate and document the impact of new accounting rules to the commission’s consolidated financial statements both in branch/head office;
- Ensure integrity of the accounting system by monitoring that accounting transactions are correctly posted, and financial and management reports are produced on a timely basis both in branch/head office;
- Provide training and guidance to junior staff to effectively perform their assignments and enhance their skills both in branch/head office;
- Evaluate the performance of subordinates in branch/head office;
- Issue receipts, check, and refunds;
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor;
REPORT TO: Coordinator, Branch Office Finance and Administration
DURATION: Open Contract/Indefinite Period
SALARY RANGE: Gross monthly salary of ETB 19,157.00- ETB 22,817.00 plus ETB 6,000.00 Housing allowance and ETB 1,500.00 Transport allowance, depending on candidate’s qualification, experience and earning history
Qualifications and Experience:
- BA Degree in Accounting and Finance.
- Computer literate;
- Knowledge of Amharic is required. Knowledge of other local languages is advantageous;
- 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience and knowledge of IFMIS, IFRIS is required
- Experience working with various donors is a plus.
Gross monthly salary of ETB 19,157.00- ETB 22,817.00
