• Enforce internal controls and disbursement processes to ensure proper management of cash and bank accounts.
• Review safeguards for cash and cheques kept in the office; ensure controlled access, security, and safety.
• Monitor cash and bank balance to ensure sufficiency based on needs.
• Ensure that cash received including incoming funds transfers are receipted and accurately recorded.
• Perform weekly and monthly cash counts and reconciliations; address any differences.
• Oversee monthly reconciliation and ensure outstanding item addressed on time.
• Review cash projection submitted by field office and ensured timely cash transfer to the field.
• Prepare and review payroll with all the applicable taxes and deductions.

Month-end Activities

• Review journals and source documents from the Field & Addis office for completeness and accuracy.
• Post journals in SUN / ERP System.
• File posted JVs electronically as per the standard.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliation’s and bring to the attention of the Finance Manager-Operation any matters that require his/her intervention.
• Perform SUN Backup for the master files.

Document Management

• Review internal system of record retention to ensure compliance with IRC policy and the local laws.
• Ensure maintenance of uniform standards for documentation, including forms, support documents etc.
• Ensure sufficient procedures for retention of documents, proper and systematic filing for ease of access.
• Educational Qualification and Experience:Education:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, and/or a master’s degree in accounting.

  Experience:

  • Minimum four years of relevant experience for BA Degree or two years of relevant experience for master’s degree holders.
  • Extensive experience in working with donor grants, computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet, and database programs.
  • Experienced in preparing donor report, proposal review and subgrant management in NGO setting is advantageous.

  Language:

  • Good written and verbal skills in the English language. Ability to communicate well in English