Mahibere Hiwot for Social Development (MSD) is a non-governmental and non-profit making organization founded in October 1999. Since its establishment, MSD has been implemented different programs closely collaborated with partners  on providing broad range of HIV prevention, care and treatment services and Sexual and Reproductive health (SRH) in different parts of the country including Amhara region and Addis Ababa city administration.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete financial records in accordance with International Accounting Practices and MSD’s Accounting, Financial Policies and Procedures and Donors especial requirements. He/she also monitors the accuracy and completeness of project offices financial document.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical support to accountants and project cashier working at Area Office and Project Offices;
• Assists  project cashiers and accountants to comply with financial management policies and procedures of MSD;
• Ensures monthly payrolls for all staff are prepared according to policies and procedures of MSD;
• Enters/post all financial data into the accounting system;
• Ensures the timely settlement of payroll tax, pension, staff provident fund and other obligations;
• Ensures that all unused official documents and vouchers of the organization are properly registered and are available in sufficient quantity;
• Verifies and ensures the required documentation and authorization is presented before effecting payments and encoding data into the system;
• Ensures that planned activities are carried out in line with the approved annual plan and budget ;
• Processes payments which involve ensuring all payments are adequately supported by appropriate documentation;
• Ensures that the necessary format and documentation is used before and after payment is effected;
• Ensures all suppliers invoices and bills are paid on a timely basis;
• Prepares journal entries for, transfers, correction and adjustments;
• Reconciles bank statements with books of accounts;
•  Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Type of vacancy:

External

Report to :

Finance and Admin Coordinator

Required #:

1 ( One )

Term of Employment:

1 year with possible extension based on performance and Availability of fund

 EDUCATION/TRAINING

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent professional qualification.

 EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 year’s professional experience in finance/general accounting experience.

 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

•  NGO work experience

• Having USAID – The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEFERA) funded project experience will add significant value.

 TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
• Detail analytical and interpretation skills of financial data
• Have a good internal control
• Competency in computer applications, email, Microsoft offices and excel;
• Operating Knowledge of Peachtree 2010 accounting software