Senior finance officer
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The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) would like to hire Sr. fianace officer who will be responsible for handling the proper processing of the Project’s financial transactions as well as maintenance of its records

JOB SUMMARY

The candidate will be responsible for accurate recording, and maintenance of accounts, preparation and revision of external and internal financial reports inclusive of budgetary control in accordance with agreements, manuals and project documents in accordance with agreements, manuals and project documents. He/She will have the responsibility of working with other key staff to ensure that funds of the project are used for intended purposes.

Overview

  • Company Name: The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Work Setup : Office
  • Career Level : Senior
  • Minimum Experience : More Than 5 Years
  • Application Deadline : July 27, 2024
  • Responsibilities: The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for the following specific duties and responsibilities: - Reviewing, checking, and verifying supporting documents for payment requests and preparing cheques for signature by authorized signatories. - Ensuring that all relevant documents are in place and appropriate before approving payments. - Closing monthly reports and preparing periodic financial reports upon request. - Coding expenses with the correct budget line account and charging the appropriate class/program. - Preparing bank reconciliations every month and taking necessary action if corrections are needed. - Ensuring that payments are made in accordance with budget allocations. - Closing account books and preparing audit reports at fiscal year-end. - Following up and reminding monthly and annual bill settlements, contracts, and statutory payments. - Managing finances and ensuring appropriate utilization of funds. - Managing petty cash expenditures and verifying documents for petty cash replenishment. - Dealing with and following up on bank activities such as timely transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and collection of advices, cheque books, and bank statements. - Timely settlement of work and travel advances for staff and partners. - Establishing a proper and explanatory filing system for petty cash, journal vouchers, and check transaction vouchers of the office. - Ensuring that payments are made in accordance with budget allocations in consultation with the supervisor. - Recommending and making all necessary efforts to improve the accounting system. - Performing other activities as instructed by the supervisor. - Carrying out any other related tasks as required by the supervisor. - Providing assistance as required by other projects and government regular work.
  • Requirement & Skills: MA/BA degree in Accounting Finance, management ,public financial management ,Business administration with At least 10 years of working experience for first degree holders or 8 years for post graduate degree holders, preferably with experience in the areas of project financial management and government fund guidelines and procedures. Good knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and Peachtree Accounting software. Good Command of English speaking and writing Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of and experience on Integrated Management Information System (IFMIS) is mandatory Team spirit
  • Minimum Qualification Requirement: MA/BA degree in Accounting Finance, management ,public financial management ,Business administration with At least 10 years of working experience for first degree holders or 8 years for post graduate degree holders, preferably with experience in the areas of project financial management and government fund guidelines and procedures.

Features:

  • Skill :Account management