Cambridge Academy Ethiopia is an international school in the beautiful Ethiopian city of Addis Ababa. The school aims to provide students with an international experience that is unique, not just in Addis Ababa but across Ethiopia. We draw upon the best aspects of the British curriculum and blend it with modern, theme-based, experiential learning all whilst meeting our local community needs.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible mainly for handling petty cash and fuel funds, prepare cheques payments, keep proper filing of accounting records, liaise finance department tasks and perform any finance department roles as appropriate and needed.

Main Duties:

• Collect and summarize fuel receipts and request for replenishment.
• Process cheques payments up on approval of request for payment.
• Make proper follow up on settlement of petty cash payments with appropriate documentation and receipts.
• Prepare purchase voucher for payments with no receipts and attach identification card of receiver.
• Keep proper filing for all accounting records.
• Collect monthly bank statements from banks and submit to the senior finance team
• Make monthly payment of utilities like telephone, electric and water bills
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• College Diploma in Accounting or Accounting & Finance or related field of studies
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• Experience in the school environment has an advantage
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Proficient user of finance software/Peachtree
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Solid communication skills, English both written and verbal
• Multi-tasking abilities
• High Integrity to assigned duty