Roster-based Vacancy - Project Accountant

Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that 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; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We’re building a pool of great candidates for upcoming roles- come join the roster!

What we provide?

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

Your role?

Under the guidance and control of Project Coordinator, the Project Accountant is responsible for receiving payments made to the Project, depositing cash and cheques received to bank account, effecting cash and cheque payments as per the directives thereon. Further the junior accountant carries out the activities of journalizing and posting of income and expenditures, debit and credit of various accounts timely and appropriately. He/she assists in the closing of accounts and preparation of financial statements.

Priority Tasks & Responsiblities

• Reviews payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.
• Reviews disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right vendor from the right project.
• Reviews accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;
• Recording of all program location financial transactions into the SOS financial recording and meeting all submission dates and reporting requirements as required by the Program Accountant.
• Assures accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting records;
• Organizes and maintain accounting filling system;
• Follows-up on status with the Social Security (Pension) and Tax departments. Including depositing the checks and routine follow-up, registering new employees at Social Security (Pension) and Tax Departments;
• Prepares payroll and arranges timely payment of salaries.
• Follow-up and control payable and receivable accounts.
• Receives original transaction documents, checks completeness and correctness and passes them to immediate supervisor.
• Takes part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock items
• Assists the Program Accountant & Finance Manager in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the organization
• Provide technical support to the program location facilities in SOS Children’s Village Program (CVP) financial management related issues.

safeguarding

• Responsible to take part in awareness raising sessions and capacity building trainings in relation to Safeguarding to prevent and protect children, young and adult people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
• Support children, young and adult people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms
• Responsible to report any Safeguarding suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at program level and/or to the respective line manager

Job Requirements

Up for the challenge?

Then check out our criteria’s:

Must Criteria

• Education: BA Degree in Accounting & Finance
• Experience: 2 years relevant work experience in INGO/NGO environment

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Report writing skill
• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service
• Ease of using computers with mastery on application soft wares such as MS Work, MS Windows, and MS Excel.
• Proficiency in English language (both in writing and speaking)
• NGO experience is advantageous

Core Competencies

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.
• Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
• Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance