Accountant

Location:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, mandatory occasional travel

Organization: MERSA Media Institute

Employment Type: Fixed Term

Duration of Employment: 1 year with a possibility of extension

Deadline:  January 10, 2025

Job Description

Organizational Profile: 

MERSA Media Institute is a nonprofit media policy think tank. We work to help create vibrant, responsible, and independent media institutions, professional unions, and education centers through research, capacity building, and institutional support in Ethiopia.

Position Summary:

 The Accountant will work on day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role involves following up on financial transactions, maintaining records, procurement and preparing basic financial reports. The Accountant will work closely with the Finance team to contribute to the overall financial health of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate daily financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Ensure proper filing of documents by archiving, organizing, and updating financial documents both in hard and soft.
• Ensure accuracy of all the financial data entered and timely closure of the accounts every month.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and cash books.
• Assist the project team and finance colleagues in the preparation of financial reports for donors, management and other relevant actors including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and receivables to ensure timely collection and disbursement.
• Prepare and file necessary paperwork for tax and regulatory compliance.
• Provide support to the finance and compliance officer in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Manage petty cash transactions, including receiving, disbursing, and reconciling petty cash funds.
• Checks and pays office utilities bills including telephone, fax, water, and electricity.
• Stay updated on relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Perform any other related task as may be assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in financial management preferably in NGO/private sector experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proven work experience in financial softwares (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Training in IPSAS.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.

Desired Characteristics

• A strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• A positive attitude and a team player.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Trustworthy and dependable.

 

How to Apply:

To apply, please fill out the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/recruitmentmersa/application-form or APPLY HERE

MERSA Media Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.