Interim Accountant – Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia
Accounting and Finance
Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia
The Donkey Sanctuary was founded in 1969 by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, MBE. She dedicated her life to champion donkeys, and it is through her devotion that the Sanctuary grew to be the international charity it is today.
Sadly Dr Svendsen passed away in 2011 but her memory lives on in our work, as does her eternal motto that, in everything we do, donkeys will always come first, second and third.
The Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia
Our Vision and Mission
The Donkey Sanctuary is working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. We will achieve this by transforming the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
Overall Purpose
To provide financial support for The Donkey Sanctuary, Ethiopia. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of an extension. With support from the Interim Finance Officer, -you will provide accounting and clerical support and ensure the most effective use of systems and processes, and keeping accurate records for auditing purposes.
Main Duties and responsibilities
- Effectively communicate and provide accounting and clerical support to the finance officer;
- Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed accounting documents and records;
- Prepare purchase documents, collect proforma invoices and action payments;
- Carry out monthly tax and pension payments (income, withholding);
- Manage petty-cash and ensure timely replenishment;
- Ensure prompt payment of office bills including rent, telecommunication, internet, mobile, water, power;
- Prepare bank deposits, general ledger posting and statements;
- Regularly post costs and expenditure on TDS cashbook;
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence from external stakeholders;
- Act as an effective Ambassador for the Charity, demonstrating behaviour which supports the Charity’s strategy and values and work in a way which promotes the standards described in the Competency & Standards Framework;
- To work within the Charities’ guidelines with regard to conduct, recognising its policies with regard to equality, and showing respect and co-operation towards fellow colleagues;
- Under Health & Safety legislation, all staff must work in the safest possible way in order to ensure their Health & Safety and that of all others who may be affected by their actions;
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing personal development;
- To co-operate with management and colleagues to promote good communications through sharing appropriate information and building positive working relationships.
Salaries and benefits: We offer a competitive salary
Responsible to: Finance Officer
Responsible for: Bookkeeping and Clerical functions of TDS
Location: Airport Rd, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required work experience and skills:
- This position requires a good command of English and Amharic;
- Proven experience of working with Ethiopian accounting systems [taxations, procurement procedures];
- Proven experience of bookkeeping and clerical work;
- Proven experience of working with NGOs accounting;
- Proven experience of working with excel based financial software.
Education and training (minimum requirement)
- Bachelor degree in accounting
- Trainings in financial accounting, Ethiopian tax systems and NGO compliance requirements