Finance Coordinator -Addis Ababa

Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a national CSO registered in Ethiopia. The organization has five major programs: Child Well-being and Education Development, Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skills Development, Advocacy, and Humanitarian Emergency Programs. DEC actively works in seven National Regional States and one city administration of Ethiopia, namely Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, South West Ethiopia, Gambela, Benishangul Gumuz, and Addis Ababa City Administration. DEC would like to recruit for the following positions: DEC would like to recruit for the following positions: Finance Coordinator and Cashier.

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Duty station: Addis Abeba

Summary

The Finance Coordinator is accountable for maintaining day-to-day financial and accounting records in order to keep financial settlements up to date in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Participates in budget preparations and ensures that approved program and budget plans are formally issued to departments and projects
• Ensures that all financial & budgetary documents are filled and maintained according to the organization’s accounting & budgetary policies and as revised.
• Makes support visits to projects and partners.
• Performs internal audits of accounts payable, payroll distribution, fixed assets, etc.
• Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Ensures timely responses to external and internal communications regarding financial issues.
• Ensures that financial and administrative reporting deadlines are respected.
• Develops an annual work plan for his/her area of responsibility and works towards the achievement of those plans.
• Monitors the regular and timely preparation and submission of accounting and budgetary reports.
• Assists the Admin & Financial Manager with the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget.
• Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor or the management of the organization

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• MA in Accounting and Finance or related fields of study, with at least 4 years of proven work experience

Additional Skills

• Advanced PC skills, particularly knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel, as well as other financial software packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Knowledge of government grant and contracting procedures
• Advanced skill in IPSAS and Knowledge of Peachtree