Senior Finance Officer for MBMF project at Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia Full Time

Under the supervision of the immediate supervisor supervises plans, organize and control financial activities, participates in posting of financial data, participates in the preparation of financial statements and in developing accounting systems check.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS :

1. Supervises and participates in the posting of financial data to control subsidiary ledgers from accounting documents and records;
2. Directs and verifies the preparation of financial reports and statements, analyzes past and present financial operations to determine trends on future revenues and expenditure;
3. Participates in the development, installation and maintenance of systems which provide control of expenses incurred in carrying out activities;
4. Assists in planning, implementing and directing systems for cost finding and reporting to determine record and report costs of factors which affect operations;
5. Screen cash advance requests from Area Offices, Sub-Recipients, check for validity which is as per the project agreement  and advice to expedite the  cash release as per the rules stipulated in the Applicant and Recipient Hand Book;
6. Ensures the application of proper accounting controls and uniformity with financial regulations, rules and policies and procedures;
7. Verifies that expenditures are properly authorized and charged to correct accounts;
8. Assists in planning and administering the documentation, classification and recording of financial transactions;
9. Prepares and checks financial statements, bank reconciliation and financial reports;
10. Prepares and checks financial statements, bank reconciliation and financial reports;
11. Maintains capital assets and calculates depreciation’s as per the rates stipulated in the accounting manuals;
12. Provides professional advice to subordinates and answers inquiries concerning accounting procedures and policies;
13. Provides assistance in the conduct of internal land external audit;
14. Controls allocated budget and reports excess utilization;
15. Checks the accuracy of financial documents, organize in the proper   manner and file them;
16.  Ensure proper recording systems, adherence to financial rules and procedures;
17. Evaluates payment requests before check payments are written and verifies its correctness and appropriateness;
18. Follow up proper handling of check books and vouchers;
19. Provides Technical Assistant and supportive supervision to Desk represented Area office finance Team and ensure the Financial Health of the Area office;
20. Prepare the necessary financial utilization report on the format prepared for this purpose at the end of each quarter and when requested for any other purpose;
21. Participates in the preparation of annual work programs and budget in the area of assignment;
22. Operates calculating or other standard office machines in the performance of tasks;
23. Performs other related duties as may be required by immediate supervisor.

 

Qualification in Relevant Field of Study:- MBA/MA/BA in Accounting or Finance

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience :- 4 years for MBA/MA of which 2 years after graduation in Master degree, and 6 Years for BA degree after graduation, shall posses an extensive experiences in same or similar position in the NGO sector or donor funded project

Desirable:-  Knowledge and ability to use accounting software and producing analytical financial reports. Computer skill in relevant  software is required.