Project Accountant

Mahibere Hiwot for Social Development (MSD) is a non-profit, indigenous civil society organization established in 1999 with the aim of improving the health, wellbeing, and socio-economic status of communities across Ethiopia. Since its inception, MSD has evolved into a leading development and humanitarian organization implementing evidence-based programs that address the diverse needs of vulnerable populations.

MSD’s programmatic focus spans multiple sectors, including Health and Nutrition (TB, HIV/AIDS, SRH, MNCH), Education (access to quality education, TVET, and skills development), Social Mobilization and Livelihood (economic strengthening and prevention of HTPs, GBV, and FGM), Migration and Trafficking (safe migration and rehabilitation of returnees and victims), Child Care and Development (child protection, early childhood care, and infant feeding), and Human Rights and Good Governance (democratization, peace building, and dialogue).

In addition, MSD engages in Humanitarian and Emergency Response (supporting disaster-affected and displaced communities) and Environment and Climate Change (promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation). Through these integrated interventions, MSD works closely with government institutions, community structures, and development partners to foster inclusive growth, equity, and resilience at all levels of society.

In collaboration with Jhpiego, the lead implementing partner, MSD is rolling out the Reaching Impact Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) Project—a one-year, multi-regional initiative aimed at strengthening maternal, newborn, and child health and nutrition (MNCHN), improving infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, and enhancing health security across Ethiopia. The project adopts a geographic clustering model to ensure efficient and context-responsive implementation across pastoralist, agrarian, and semi-urban woredas.

MSD is looking for qualified and competent applicants for the following position:

Position: Project Accountant

Reports to: Senior Finance Controller

Term of Employment: Contract

Sex: Female/Male

Staff required: 01

Duty Station: Lalibela Cluster Office

Salary: As per the organization scale

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Grant and Finance Officer, the Accountant is responsible for preparing payment vouchers, journal entries, processing financial transactions, entering data into the computer, making reconciliation, preparing reports in accordance with International Accounting Practices and Financial Policies and Procedures of MSD.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies and ensures the required documentation and authorization is presented before effecting payments and encoding data into the system;
• Prepares Cash and Cheque Payment and Receipt Vouchers;
• Processes payments which involve ensuring all payments are adequately supported by appropriate documentation;
• Writes checks based on the approved payment vouchers;
• Ensures that the necessary format and documentation is used before and after payment is effected;
• Ensures all suppliers’ invoices and bills are paid on a timely basis;
• Enters all financial data into the computer/accounting system;
• Ensures tax and other liabilities are paid out to the relevant authorities on time;
• Prepares monthly payroll;
• Prepares cash transfer letters;
• Prepares journal entries for, transfers, correction and adjustments;
• Collects Bank statements, debit and credit advices and reconciles bank statements with books of accounts monthly;
• Keeps Fixed Asset Register and records new incoming fixed assets;
• Participates in the periodic inventory taking process;
• Prepares trial balance after the end of each month;
• Files all financial documents and reports;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

A person who has no history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment (SEAH) can provide evidence from his/her previous employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION/TRAINING : BA in accounting or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 3/5 years of work experience in relevant field. NGO experience is an added advantage.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
• Competency in computer applications;
• Knowledge of accounting software mainly Peachtree Accounting software.
• Knowledge of donor financial compliance requirements
• Computer skills (MS word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet browsing skills;
• Good written and spoken English language;