Junior Finance Officer in Ethiopia

EngenderHealth is an International Non-Governmental Humanitarian Organization, works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. Now, we would like to recruit well qualified

Junior Finance Officer for our Nekempte Satellite Office.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Junior Finance Officer will be responsible to ensure that all financial transactions are compliant with local laws, donor regulations, and internal policies; keep custody of petty cash and maintain cash register book; record transactions into Quick books; maintaining proper filing system; preparing and paying income and withholding taxes; follow up and ensure timely settlement of travel and work advances; update the status of bank balance; and liaison with banks to process CPO’s, drafts, collect bank statements and other documents as required/delegated. He/she will also be responsible to carry out assistance tasks such as ensuing that proper financial policies, procedures and systems are operated and maintained at the field office; budget and report preparation; checking all financial document of field office for completeness and proper expense authorization and coordination of year-end audit.

REQUIREMENT:

• • Diploma in Accounting or related field
  • Four (4) years of work experience in the field of finance preferably in the NGO sector
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft office application and accounting software. QuickBooks knowledge is highly preferred.
  • Ability to effectively work in a team.
  • Good command of English.
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  • Oromifa language is mandatory for Nekempte duty station.
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  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
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REPORTS TO: Finance & Administration Officer – Nekempte

Application Procedures: Interested applicants fulfilling all the requirements should apply through EngenderHealth career web site www.engenderhealth.org – career page or click on this link which will direct you to the vacancy: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ENGENDERHEALTH&cws=1&rid=477 (strongly recommended) if not possible, please send your applications with nonreturnable curriculum vitae and testimonials including updated salary information no later than January 10, 2013 to the following address: skitaw@engenderhealth.org

     Please indicate the position and vacancy number in your application.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Note that applications received after the dead line shall not be considered.