Senior Accountant

The Consortium of Christian Relief and Development Association (CCRDA) is a national nonprofit umbrella association of over 500 secular and faith-based NGOs/CSOs operating in Ethiopia.

 The Consortium of Christian Relief & Development Association (CCRDA) is looking for a highly motivated professional to fill the following post.

 Job Title:  Senior Accountant    

Report to: Director, Financial Management Team

Number of Post: One                                         

Job Summary

CCRDA is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our organization as a Senior Accountant, who is responsible for all postings, recording, balancing, and documentation and processing of accounting transaction. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. The incumbent ensures that all financial transactions are compliant with existing laws, donor regulations and internal policies.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensures that all the financial documents related to project funding are up to-date and according to CRDA regulations.
• Monitors and evaluates utilization and deployment of granted funds against initial and intended purpose of the project.
• Ensures the financial statements in relation to granted funds are in line with accepted principles.
• Advises and assists member organizations in the efficient management of granted funds.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Initiates payment for employee income tax, rent income tax, deposit of provident fund, loan repayment, etc.
• Maintains complete records of monthly payroll information.
• Conducts simple and routine monitoring actives in big projects.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Assist in the coordination of yearend audit.
• Participates in inventory taking as and when required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualification Requirement

Education

• Required – MA/BA in Finance, Accounting or other related field of study.

Experience                                                                     

• Minimum of 4 years related work experience.

Additional requirement

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs.
• Good interpersonal skills & English language proficiency.
• Committed to CCRDA’s Vision, Mission, core values & safeguarding policy. \

NGO experience is an advantage.

Terms of Employment: One Year with a possibility of extension based on proven performance

III. Place of work:   Addis Ababa at CCRDA Complex