Senior Accountant at Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA)

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant Performs assigned accounting function requiring in depth knowledge of organization’s financial systems. The Senior Accountant is responsible for various aspect of financial accounting and monthly payroll processing. The Senior Accountant also analyzes, verifies and prepares transaction for the general ledger and other records.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Post all financial data daily and prepare bank reconciliation
• Assist in preparation of budgets and reports to Manager-Finance and Administration
•  Support towards budget implementation and monitoring
• Reconcile all control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clear all Reconciling items periodically.
• Reconcile Suppliers statements against ledger statements monthly
• Produce periodic financial reports
• based on the requirement of donors reports and the computerized records.
• Produce monthly report to Finance and Admin manager
• Ensure proper books of accounts are maintained and kept up to date within NEWA policy guidelines
• Prepare donor report as required by donor project contracts
• prepare Year End financial statements, arrange and ensure timely completion of external audits
• Guide, supervise and monitor the daily functioning of accountant & cashier
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Supervision:  Work independently in routine tasks under the general direction of the Finance & administration Manager

• Decision Making: Makes relatively significant decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them

• Responsibility over data information: Has access important and highly confidential information Relating to the network

• Responsibility over assets: Monitors and ensures safety and maintenance of office equipment

• Responsibility over staff:  Guides and supervises work of junior accounts officer and cashier

Department: Finance and Administration

Reports To: Manager-Finance and Administration

Required  Professional/Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance

• Master degree in the field of Accounting/Finance

• Computer Literate, Peachtree Accounting

• At least 5 years NGO related

• At least 3 years in Accounting and Financial Management of NGOs

Key skills

• Good interpersonal skills