Finance Officer at National Democratic Institute

Finance Officer

Employer: National Democratic Institute

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire a Finance Officer to its Ethiopia office. The position will be based in Addis Ababa and reports to the Senior Finance and Administration Manager. The position will require limited and occasional travel within Ethiopia. The position is available immediately. Primary Responsibilities: Accounting and budgeting functions. Recording, classifying and examing financial transactions. Preparation and posting of payment vouchers. Management of operating cash, journal, and checkbooks. Assist with financial report preparation and monthly reconciliations. Implementation of financial control systems. Examining documents to verify conformance with NDI’s procurement and financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards. Preparation of travel-related payments and hotel and travel advance reconciliations. Management of store. Assist to liaise with program staff to ensure that disbursed funds to hotels and other vendors are accurately and promptly reconciled in line with the internal policies and procedures. Documentation and maintenance of other financial documents. Assist supervisor to ensure that all transactions are in compliance with the rules and regulations of USAID and NDI. Assist supervisor with payroll preparation, tax deductions and compliance, and preparation for audits. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree preferred in a related subject. More than three years of demonstrable financial and accounting experience and sound administrative skills. Training and experience in International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Excellent professional oral and written communication skills in English. Ability to effectively present information, respond to queries, and develop clear and concise reports. Excellent and professional teamwork and ability to work well as part of a high performing team. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology, including the Quicken software system to meet work needs. High level of attention to detail in all aspects of work. Salary is commensurate with experience and NDI’s salary scale. A competitive benefits package will be provided. NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.