Finance Officer/Accountant

About the Job
Organization: Pastoralist Concern Category: Finance and Administration

Management Location: Moyale, Borena Zone Oromia Regional State, with frequent travel to field Woredas within Oromia and Addis Ababa Main Office.

Salary and benefit: Based on the organization’s salary scale and benefit package

Duration: One (1) year with possible extension

Description

Pastoralist Concern (PC) is a pastoralist initiated, inspired and led Civil Society Organization (CSO) committed to Ethiopian pastoralist development and founded in 1995. As our people are from pastoralist communities, we know and understand pastoralism and its dynamics not from blueprints but from having lived the life. Our vision is “to see improved and sustainable livelihood of the pastoralist communities of Ethiopia and further realize strong co-operations with neighboring countries’ pastoralist communities.”

We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Pastoralist communities. PC offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

General Objective:

The Finance Officer/Accountant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting & financial activities of the PC field satellite office in Moyale. S/he will work under the supervision of Finance & Administration Manager and work closely with other administration and program staff.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining proper financial transaction record in the accounting system on a daily basis.
Assist in processing disbursements and prepare vouchers, payments by ensuring the validity as well as completeness of supporting documents.
Ensuring timely settlement of travel advances, another receivable of the PC field satellite office in Moyale.
Ensuring timely settlement of monthly bills.
Assist in preparing journal vouchers for non-cash transactions
Assist in timely reconciliation and settlement of taxes (WHT and employment income tax) and pension contribution.
Assist in reviewing petty cash records and documentation.
Undertake petty cash count.
Assist in finance and administration file management.
Undertake periodic financial reporting and budget development as well as monitoring process.
Assist in reviewing procurement documentation in line with PC policy and donors’ requirements.
Assist in partner financial review, as required.
Assist in administration and logistics services processes, as required.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
About You
Job Requirements Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in accounting and/or Finance.
A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a non-profit organization, preferably an INGO.
Knowledge and experience in major donors such EU, USAID, UN-Agencies, -financed programs and projects is desirable including knowledge of these donor’s requirements.
Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Amharic languages is mandatory and Oromifa language desirable.
Excellent computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant accounting software (Peachtree), IPSAS and Excel required.
Knowledge of internationally acceptable accounting standards and standard office administrative practices and procedures.
Key Competencies

Communication & Problem-solving skills
Initiative-taking, self-starter & Confidentiality
Teamwork & Flexibility
Attention to detail and accuracy
Gender and multicultural sensitivity
Requirement Skill

Adaptability

Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint

Communication

Financial reporting

Accounting
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV with three names of references through www.ethiojobs.net.

In the selection of its staff, Pastoralist Concern is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.

“We strive for pastoralist Development Innovation” and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with pastoralist communities are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Policy and Code of Conduct.”