Home Vacancies, February 2025 Senior Regional Project Accountant

Senior Regional Project Accountant

Location: Finfine, Ethiopia

Deadline: January 13, 2025

Job Description

EXTERNAL VACANCY 

  1. Job Title : Regional Senior Project Accountant 

2. Number of Position:   one (1)

3.  Mode & terms of employment:- Full Time fixed term employment contract  with possibility of extension.

4. Place of work– ODA Head Office, Finfine

5.  Major Responsibilities:-

  • Leads the development of the strategic/annual cost and income budgets for specific operations/budgets in line with the planning timetable for presentation to the Finance Directorate/ team leader / and approval by the Executive Management team and the Board of Director;
  • Leads the development of project related budgets for submission to donors and delivers accurate and timely donor reports demonstrating effective budget utilization,
  • Ensures all financial transactions are auctioned and recorded in line with ODA’s Financial Policies & procedures, approved budget, Donor requirements and Accounting Practice, leading to positive donor and external audit reviews;
  • Manages the payroll and payment of all staff allowances and benefits on a timely basis in line with the HR Manual;
  • Examines and Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
  • Examines and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
  • Maintains records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
  • Prepares payments (payment vouchers) by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
  • Commits to support all the efforts of the ODA to prevent and respond to SEA allegations: adhere to the ODAs code of conduct,
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

About You

6.  Qualification: (MA/BA) in Accounting, finance and accounting, Financial management, Business, Economics management/Administration, and related;

Additional training in accounting policy and procedure is an advantage

7. Work Experience  For first degree holders at least eight years; and for graduate /second degree holders six -years of relevant experience with government; national or international organizations in Accounting, finance and accounting, Financial management, Business, Economics management/Administration, and related

Previous work in accounting, finance and Finance tracking and reporting

8. Skill: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo.

  • Skilled at accurately managing donor funds meeting their individual needs and building positive relationships with all donors through accurate and timely reporting;
  • Proven analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and develop accurate and relevant conclusions and recommendations for implementation by senior and executive management;
  • Using implementing policies and practices which fully compliant with GAPP and national requirements in   INGO, local NGO and other related organization;

 

Required Skills

  • Account management

Desired Skills

  • Oral and written communication

How to Apply

9.  How to apply, place and dates: 

Please  come with  your updated  application letter, your full curriculum vitae, educational, work experience, and other relevant  documents with original & copy  to  ODA  HEAD office  of  HRD department:,  Finfinne, Around  Bole Medaniyalem  Oromia Tower, , Telephone:-  0116392196 within 10(ten) consecutive working days starting  from  December  23/ 2024GC  or  14/4/ 2017 EC in person  Note: 

  • Clearance from recent employer & a guarantor   are mandatory to be employed for the position.
  • Only Short listed applicants will be contacted for exam.