Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners. Plan International Ethiopia is looking for Finance Assistant for Oromia Program Area who will be reporting to the Finance Officer.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible to handle Petty cash for daily operations
- Responsible to effect withholding, income tax and pension to the revenue inland authority before the deadline.
- Ensures that all financial documents are filed, signed and kept appropriately
- Responsible for transferring of cash to our different field offices, according to the approved TOR and request.
Ensure that all documents are stamped to avoid double payment
- Preparing payment voucher, cash receipt, withholding tax voucher for suppliers, purchase order, journal vouchers, and submit the hard copy to be reviewed & approved.
- Review all documents before to effect the payment according to all required check list /government compliance, donor compliance and depending to the organizational guide line
- Preparing cheque after checking all financial documents are reviewed & approved.
- Prepare documentation per standard
- Ensures that adequate cash on hand is available for daily operation of the office.
- Responsible to effect payments in the office or in different fields according to the approved TOR and the validity of the documents.
- Performs any other duty assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Job Requirements
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
B.A. degree in Accounting. Two years of relevant experience with financial transaction
Desirable
Knowledge
- Good working knowledge at NGO environment.
- Good knowledge of influencing others.
- Good knowledge of accounting and Ethiopian taxes
- Good analytical skill
Skills Specific to the Post
- Knowledge on computer applications; Excel, word
- Good communication skills
Competencies and values
- Ethical, supportive and team player
- Self-motivated and self-starter
- Able to work with minimum supervision on his/ her assignments
- Enthusiasm to represent Plan International Ethiopia to others
Leadership Attitudes & Behaviours
No leadership is required
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa, Oromia
