JOB OPPURTUNITY 1
Position: Accountant
Contrat type: Permanent/Full time employment
Duty station: Alliance Ethio-Française, Addis-Ababa
Starting date: As soon as possible
Job description |
We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes. Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our activities, while ensuring compliance with all tax regulations. |
Reporting |
The accountant reports directly to the General Director, the Head of Finance and the Deputy Director. |
Responsabilities and duties |
– Organize accounting records such as registers, ledgers, journals and individual accounts – Evaluate and reconcile diverse financial operations, inspect and confirm source documents, including invoices and expense vouchers to affirm commitments and post suitable records – Keep and make all tax payments up to date – Make bank deposits when needed – Accrue journals and balance sheet reconciliations – Manage schedules of standard objectives, financial statements and reports – Organize source documents, files and other account affiliated information – Organize all routine registers; manage the budget – Perform proper maintenance of all end-of-year records – Maintain relevant spreadsheets, online databases and all accounting software (Specially QUICBOOK) – Supervise invoices and keep contract filing system up to date – Undertake audits as directed – Maintain technical knowledge by researching accounting policies and regulations – Organize journal entries, perform analysis on account records and reconcile statements for month ending
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Experience / Working conditions / Other |
Skills/Attributes required:
– Strong understanding of Accounting systems and processes – Excellent verbal and written English communication skills – Proactive, highly motivated and flexible – Highly organized and attention to detail – Time and schedule sensitive – Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook – Experience working with Western companies (preferred) – Organized, discipline and loyalty – Strong adaptation capacity – Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen and work as part of a team – Initiative and autonomy – Stress resistance and patience Required Qualifications and Experience: – Degree in Accounting/finance or a related filed and a professional accounting qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) would be appreciated – At least Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial accounting, preferably in an international environment (NGO or Company)
Languages : · Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must · Fluent in Amharic · Knowledge in French is a plus but not mandatory
Remunaration:
The remuneration will be negotiable according to the candidate’s qualification and experience. The candidate will also benefit from a monthly telephony allowance and a medical coverage including spouse and 2 children.
How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application with an updated curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter by e-mail only, to the e-mail address below: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. |