Project Cashier at SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia

Project Cashier

Employer: SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Jimma - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water, and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine. Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect, and security. Why we need you? We are looking for a Project Cashier who will be responsible for receiving payments, depositing cash and cheques received to a bank account, effecting cash and cheque payments What we provide... An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth by providing professional space to grow and advance your career Your role... As a Project Cashier, you will be in charge of the following: Administering and controlling the use of the approved budget for the project. Carrying out budget utilization comparison periodically as per the directives and controlling expenditures against budget. Following up on the receipt of budget fund, donor fund, and cash flow; ensures proper utilization and accounting of the same. Checking appropriateness of requests for payment before passing for approval. Preparing payment vouchers for approval of concerned officials. Coding transaction documents and recording entries in proper accounts. Administering petty cash and effects authorized payments Advancing cash for authorized expenditures of the organization, Effects payment of bills such as telephone, electricity, water, etc. Upon approval of the same. Paying a salary according to the payroll prepared. Keeping a record of amounts received and paid reconciles cash at hand with recorded balance. Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements. Keeping a proper records of fixed assets and property. Preparing annual financial statements. Facilitating the auditing of accounts by internal and external auditors. Follow up of daily cash position. Up for the challenge... Then check out our criteria’s: The must-haves: Diploma in Accounting with 4 years related experience or BA Degree in Accounting with 2 years related experience The Pluses: Prior NGO experience is advantageous