Senior Accountant

External Vacancy Announcement

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.

MSD is looking for qualified and competent applicant for Senior Accountant position:

Under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Coordinator, 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.

Term of Eployment: 1 year with possible extension based on performance and fund availability

Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/TRAINING

• BA in accounting and finance or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 years of work experience in relevant field.
• NGO work experience will add significant values

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
• Competency in computer applications, email and Microsoft offices;
• Knowledge of accounting software/Peachtree accounting software

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should submit their application letter accompanied by briefed CV not more than 3 pages and non-returnable copies of all other testimonies within 7 working days of this advertisement. Following addresses in Person or by physical presence can submit CV with credentials to MSD Bahir Dar office and/or Gondar & MSD Head Offices;

• MSD Bahir Dar Off. Shimbt Sub City, Keble 13, immediate back of ANRS Bureau of Education (adjust to ICAP or in front of MEDA offices). Tele 058209256;
• MSD Gondar Coordination office-kebele 11, around DKT Gondar office, Tele, 0582112929;
• [email protected], to MSD Head Office-Addis Ababa;

• Only short listed applicants would be communicated for examination;
• MSD would provide exam.in appropriate venue & applicants will take examination by their own expenses