Vacancy Number: VA_010_FY18
Vacancy Number: VA_009_FY19
Required Number: 1 (One)
Terms of Employment: One year contract with a possibility of extension
The Carter Center is a not-for-profit international NGO committed to waging peace, fighting disease and building hope worldwide. The Carter Center country office in Ethiopia, which assists the Government of Ethiopia in Disease Elimination and Eradication Programs is looking for a qualified professional to fill the following vacancy for its Health Program.
Summary Job Description:
- Ascertains that all relevant documents are in place and appropriate before payment approval is made;
- Post transactions into QuickBooks accounting software;
- Close monthly reports and prepare periodic financial reports;
- Codes expenses with correct budget line account and charging to the appropriate class/program;
- Prepares bank reconciliation every month and takes the necessary action to correct when needed;
- Follow-up of finance management and assure the appropriate utilization of the fund;
- Prepares the necessary financial reports for relevant government offices as needed;
- Deals with and follow up bank activities like timely transfers, deposits, withdrawals and collection of advices, cheque books and bank statements;
- Performs proper and explanatory filing system for petty cash, journal vouchers, and check transaction vouchers of the office; and
- Closes the account books and prepare audit report at the end of the fiscal year.
Job Requirements
Qualification and Experience:
- BA degree in Accounting from a recognized university.
- Relevant experience of minimum five years in Accounting and Finance field. NGO experience is preferable.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work in team and demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft office, internet and proven experience in accounting software: QuickBooks, smart etc
- Willingness to travel and work in remote areas
- Recommendation letter from the most recent employer
- Able to present release letter from current employer in two weeks after job offer
How to Apply
Deadline for all applications: Ten (10) days from the date of this vacancy announcement.
Interested applicants should submit their CV, application letter (Please indicate duty station & position applied for in the subject line), including photocopies of all supporting documents to the address given below.
Human Resource Manager
P.O. Box: 13373
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Or
Drop your application in person at
The Carter Center – Ethiopia, Dessie Sub-Regional Office
(+251 – 331-124-956)
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
More Information
- Job City Dessie Town, Bahir-Dar, Amhara