To ensure effective utilization of project funds according to AMREF HEALTH AFRICA IN ETHIOPIA policies and
procedures and donor guidelines. Under the supervision of the area coordinator, the Assistant Accountant-position
support various aspects of the accounting team’s activities including: balance sheet account reconciliations,
providing detailed analysis and accounting system support, assist staff across the organization in understanding the
organization’s accounting processes and systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Check the financial document for completeness, accuracy, and arithmetic accuracy, and check for
adherence to policies (ensuring compliance with AMREF, donors, and government policy) on the data
payment requested.
• See if the costs are reasonable, allowable, and allocable to a specific project; perform specific actions
from a cost-principles point of view.
• Verify and prepare payments for workshop payments and staff advance.
• Vender management: disbursement and timely liquidation
• Prepare and process statutory payments like WHT tax, income tax, and pensions in a timely manner.
• Support administrative activities such as fleet management, inventory and supply management, and
contract management.
• Encode withholding and purchase data monthly on the ERCA website.
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• Ensure timely preparation of assigned bank account reconciliations and prepare JV’s for subsequent
clearances.
• Project office common costs allocation; and prepare invoices for partners hosted by Amref.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Required Experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of financial and project management
expertise.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• High level of analytical and interpretative problem solving.
• Computer literacy, including facility with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to develop and implement solutions independently