Accountant Job at ForAfrika Ethiopia

Job Description

ForAfrika is the largest African humanitarian and development organisation working to see Africa thrive.

We work with local partners to empower communities in transitioning from crisis to prosperity. By addressing the root causes of challenges, building resilience and fostering self-reliance, we ensure that every African has the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.

The position holder will ensure stewardship for ForAfrika Ethiopia’s resources and sound financial reporting in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, ForAfrika policies and procedures, local laws and donor requirements.

The major responsibilities will include but are not limited to cash management, bank and petty cash operations, receipts, receivables, prepayments, payables and financial reporting.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Financial reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for management, donors and other stakeholders.

Bank and Cash Management:

• Prepare payments documents including vouchers for approval by the Country Director.
• Cash Management- verify the cash in bank, perform monthly reconciliations, prepare cash forecast and, ensure adequate cash is available for planned activities**.**
• Make payments to vendors and all service providers, and ensure all transactions are properly coded, for approvals and authorisation as per approval matrix.
• Ensure projects are managed and replenished in accordance with ForAfrika’s cash management procedures.
• Manage cash transactions, process payments, issue receipts, maintain accurate financial records, reconcile cash registers, and provide excellent customer service while ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Finance Operations:

• Consolidate templates for posting of General Journal vouchers and send to GSO finance for review before posting to SAGE, in-country, on a daily basis.
• Manage business advances, prepayments and receivables follow-up for timely liquidation of advances and reconciliation of payables and receivables accounts.
• Maintain and update financial systems, software and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial management.
• Oversee and manage the Organisation’s payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits.
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate financial activities and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Make timely payment of all statutory obligations including taxes such as PIT and others.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate provision of required documentation.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard the Organisation’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Collaborate with management on financial planning.
• Support on proposal budgeting.
• Support on annual budgets development ensuring they are delivered on time.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA or CPA.
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience preferably within humanitarian organisations.
• The successful incumbent must be fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook). Extensive
• technical knowledge and experience with accounting software with full proficiency in SAGE.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial data.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excels in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.

Open and willing to travel to project sites as required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications no later than 14 February 2025. To apply, please follow this LINK and complete the online application process.

Please note: Applications submitted via email or fax will not be considered, for additional information please send a mail to n.vermeulen@forafrika.org.

For more information please contact:

Nandi Vermeulen