World Vision Ethiopia began its first intervention in Ethiopia in 1971 with relief and opened the Ethiopia office in 1975. Relief, rehabilitation and small community development projects dominated the decade that followed. During the 1984/85 drought, World Vision Ethiopia participated in a massive relief operation that saved the lives of millions of people.

Responsibilities

To manage financial and administrative activities of the emergency response as per the organization’s policies and procedures.

Grant Financial Accounting Operation

• Process Grant Financial transaction/ in compliance with WVI FM manual, internal policies, terms, conditions and regulations of the grant according to the grant terms and conditions.
• Manage account for the emergency response.
• Establishes good working relationship with partners, program staffs and other stakeholders; works closely with field staff and the communities to initiate project activities and to disseminate information
• Engage in preparation of monthly LDR for respective grant projects and encourage field staff as per grant requirement.
• Follow up and support settlement of document related to WFP project Process reversal journal entries for correction, reclassification or allocation for grant costs and submit for review and approval Review grant financial reports/documents, grant analysis & process the required journal entries and follow up of sub grant advance settlement.
• Prepare/review cash flow of the grant projects, and submit to Grant Finance Manager for final review and posting to sun system Review and flow up for WFP project purchase requestion in the system

Grant Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure monthly grant financial reports are filled and ready for external/internal audit reviews Involve in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, budget management and control in collaboration with staff.
• Engage in maintaining monthly and annual fixed asset inventory register of the school, handle cash request and management to ensure project’s month end cash balance according to the project’s target and request fuel coupon as per the need Involve in budget preparation, cash flow analysis, budget management and control in collaboration with staff.
• Collect all VAT document from field and HO and prepare and submitted to WFP and follow up the reimbursement processMonitor grant project spending and follow abnormal balances/records, un allowable costs, and report to concerned managers and project budget holders for directionEnsure timely advance management and data management for the field officeEnsure the application of GAAP Principles and WVI financial management protocols in preparing journal, reports and operation of grant accounting.
• Ensure the financial and accounting integrity of World Vision Ethiopia.Recognize the importance of practicing organization core values Punctuality on working hours and effective use of working hour for organizational business Provide objectively verifiable reports to management and stakeholders Give priority to customer satisfaction Escalate abnormal, fraudulent acts to management without hesitation. Ensure confidentially for organization financial information and encounters

Required Qualifications:

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field with minimum of five years in progressive working experience in similar environment with adequate exposure to project accounting, financial management
• Professional skills – CPA/ACCA preferable
• Experience working with an international organization will be an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, Q & A & Sun-systems software.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in supervision
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public