Job Description
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, is operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopian through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its Strategic Plan period, SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.
For more information on SNV’s operations, visit our website: www.snv.org.
Purpose of the job
The Project Finance Officer is part of an SNV Country Organisation and is appointed to one or more projects in the country.
Under the general supervision of the Systems and General Accounts Coordinator, the Finance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day financial recording on SAP By design (SBD), primarily focusing on supporting quality of periodic and Ad hoc financial reports and, enforcing of internal controls while executing financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement financial policies and procedures.
- Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Organization’s Policies and procedures. Inform the responsible person/unit of any documentation omissions and follow up on them.
- Make sure that POs and GRNs are completed on SBD and follow up on record Invoices and Credit Memos on SBD with the appropriate cost category and follow-up approvals.
- Maintains proper filing of financial data and ensures that all files are properly backed up.
- Make sure exchange rate differences are cleared on time. Make sure that all financial transactions are captured in the system.
- Provide advice and recommendations on financial procedures and practices, as required.
- Ensure financial records are kept up to date with the latest transactions and changes.
- Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems. Assists in the financial audits, if and when required.
- Process online payment and follow-up on timely approval of the same.
- Prepare all online bank deposits.
- Perform bank account reconciliations of bank accounts held in Addis Ababa on a weekly basis and when needed.
- Communicate with the bank to understand and reconcile any discrepancies. Keep an eye out for long-overdue checks and deposits, and make sure they’re cleared on time.
- Monitor, manage and reconcile petty cash on system.
- Monitor all bank deposits and payments.
- Request HO for creation of new supplier’s account on SBD.
- Make sure all invoices are posted to the right Supplier. On SBD, deduct the relevant tax from invoices and ensure that any outstanding balances are paid and cleared on time.
- Follows up on invoice discrepancies with Treasury and Logistics units.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- BA Degree in finance or accounting and at least five years of work experience in similar role.
Additional Skill and Competencies:
- Good Communication skills (written & spoken English)
- Experience in project financial management.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team.
- An ability to write clear and concise reports, both in English, very good spoken and written English.
- Good command of computer software packages e.g. Excel. Eager to learn new software packages to adapt to the real project finance
- Willing / able to travel overseas.
- Good Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Consistent and highly organised.
- Proactive, flexible and adaptable to a varied environment.
- Good communication skills at all level and through various means (email, teleconference, skype, face to face).
- Excellent spreadsheets skills.
- Experience of using multicurrency accounting package
Additional Information
Contract Type: National
Expected start date: As soon as possible.
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.
Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package; for internationals, we offer an international benefits package and to Ethiopian nationals, we offer a competitive national package. We also offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before or on 12 February 2023.
All information will be in the strictest confidence and in accordance to GDPR. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We will require that you provide us with full details of three people who are willing to act as a referee. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.