Accountant at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Accountant

Employer: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Salary: Birr 31,979 per month

Posted date: 2 years ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ? INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Accountant

International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

REF: A/C/31/22

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) seeks to recruit an Accountant who will be a member of CIMMYT Ethiopia office in Addis Ababa located at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Addis Ababa campus.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an autonomous, non-profit making, the international scientific organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). More specifically its mission is to encourage, support and undertake activities to improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat systems in the interest of the resource-poor in developing countries.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Registration of incoming invoices (Accounts payable and advance) in QuickBooks as per the guideline and chart of account;
• Ensures that payments have proper authorization and supporting documents;
• Prepares remittance of payment proposal for each incoming invoice registered;
• Ensures that payments are made in line with the remittance proposal confirmation;
• Follows up the supplier open items to check the registered invoices are approved;
• Prepares weekly cash position report including forecasted project and other expenditure;
• Ensures the availability of enough cash at the bank and liaises with HQ for transfer of operating cash to CIMMYT Addis office;
• Ensures that payment are made on time;
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation and passes the necessary adjusting entries and interbank transactions;
• Participates in the closing of monthly and annual books of accounts;
• Checks the accuracy and compliance of petty cash expenditure and its timely replenishment;
• Reviews monthly charges from ILRI, assigns proper budget codes and ensures that charges are recorded in Quick Books;
• Liaises with CIMMYT HQ and ILRI regarding financial and accounting-related matters;
• Assists with the facilitation of annual/external audits;
• Assists with the preparation of operational budgets;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting certification is an added advantage
• Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes

Experience:

• At least five years of relevant experience in an international organization or NGO

Skills:

• High computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Accounting software)
• Good written and oral communication in the English language
• Integrity and capacity to keep confidential information
• Ability to organize work and archives efficiently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural organization
• Knowledge of Quick Books is a must
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is an added advantage

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position level: HG 13

Minimum Base salary: Birr 31,979 per month (negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus with dining and sports facilities.