Vacancy Announcement – WEEMA International Inc
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!WEEMA International Inc would like to invite qualified and interested job seekers to apply for the following vacant position.
Position 1: Senior Finance Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), WEEMA Financial Policies and Procedures and local government requirements. She/he supports the Head of Finance and Operations in developing and reviewing financial management policy and procedures of the organization. She/he supports annual and projects budget development. She/he is responsible to review financial documents, oversee data entry and support reports preparation and dissemination. She/he creates and maintains appropriate electronic and physical financial records and files. She/he is responsible to create and update the fixed asset register of WEEMA. She/he actively engages in new projects budget development and also monitors existing project/s budget. She/he also monitors the accuracy and completeness of field office finance reports. She/he supports development and dissemination of various financial reports to internal and external users.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Accounting Systems and Structures Design
Supports the Head of Finance and Operations in designing and/or reviewing WEEMA’s financial management policies and procedures;
Supports design and application of pertinent financial management templates;
Creates and maintains fixed asset register of WEEMA;
Supports and facilitates periodic and scheduled inventory at organization level
Job Responsibility #2: Financial Management and Accounting
Review and verify financial documents (payments and receipts);
Prepares organizational and project/program budgets in collaboration with the SMT and Programs team;
Ensures that planned activities are carried out in line with the approved annual plan and budget;
Verifies and ensures the required documentation and authorization is presented before effecting payments and encoding data into the system;
Supports timely and quality data entry into prevailing accounting system (quick books experience is an advantage);
Ensures that all unused official documents and vouchers of the organization are properly registered and are available in sufficient quantity;
Ensures monthly payroll for all staff is prepared according to policies and procedures of WEEMA;
Ensures the timely settlement of payroll tax, staff provident fund and other obligations;
Assists field-office finance team to comply with financial management policies and procedures of WEEMA;
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;
Ensures tax and other liabilities are paid out to the relevant authorities on time;
Prepares journal entries for transfers, correction and adjustments;
Reconciles bank statements with books of accounts on monthly basis and report accordingly;
Make sure that all activities are done according to the agreement made with partners;
Follow up the financial transactions of field office;
Responsible for the reconciliation account payable and receivable
Job Responsibility #3: Reporting and Documentation
Prepare and share monthly/quarterly program budget utilization report segregated by project;
Prepare and share Mid-term and Terminal financial reports as requested by project owners;
Prepare and share budget against expenditure analysis report with program team and advise for corrective actions as appropriate;
Supports the Head of Finance and Operations whilst preparing periodic and annual budget and report;
Supports the Head of Finance and Operations in facilitating local audits;
Job Responsibility #4: Policy, compliance and others
Adhere to the PSEAH Policy and Code of Conduct, and report all concerns of any suspected violation of these policies.
Contribute to the realization of WEEMA’s Gender Strategy and inclusive culture, including doing one’s part to create a safe, equitable, and nondiscriminatory environment.
Stick to WEEMA HR Manual, Child Protection Policy, Gender Strategy, Whistleblowing Policy, Safety and Security Policy and PSEAH Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Operations.
JOB REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) EDUCATION/TRAINING
MA, MSC, MBA/BA, BSc in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
B) EXPERIENCE
5/7 years of relevant work experience.
C) TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS
Excellent computer application skills; familiarity with accounting software is required.
Good interpersonal communication skill and ability to effectively liaise with government, vendors and service providers;
Excellent knowledge of donors rules and regulations, local government tax regulations;
Excellent in reporting, planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills;
Proficiency in English and Amharic languages is required; Proficiency in other local languages desirable
Proven team building and management skills.
Duty Station (Place of Work): Addis Ababa with occasional travel to the field.
Mode of Employment: One-year contract with the possibility of extension
DEPARTMENT:Admin.
REPORTS TO: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: As per the scale of the organization
Position; Middle Level
Deadline: July 29, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants shall submit their application letter along with non-returnable CV and work experience via Email to abayneh@weema.org with the subject Finance Officer. CV’s of no more than 3 pages are appreciated. Applications must be received at this email address within seven consecutive days starting from July 22, 2024 to July 29/2024 to be considered. The current and expect salary has to be stated on the application letter. Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be shortlisted and contacted. For any additional information, please contact us at 0116676745.
Note: WEEMA International is an equal opportunity employer and is nondiscriminatory regarding race, creed, ethnicity, disability, religion, gender, age, marital status, etc. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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