INTERNATIONAL VACANCIES IN ETHIOPIA FOR FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Job by Program for Appropriate Technologies in Health (PATH)
Posted: 09.24.2016
Closing Date: 10.06. 2016
Category: Accounting and Finance
Location: Addis Ababa 
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:

Job Description

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

 PATH seeks to recruit a Finance Associate for Ethiopia Country Program Office based in Addis Ababa. S/He will report to the Country office Finance. The Finance Associate will be responsible for providing finance and administrative support to the Country Program. 

 Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

    Reviewing all disbursement and collections and prepare disbursements in cheque and wire transfers; 
    preparing collection and disbursement documents accordingly;
    Ensure that all the finance documents are properly reviewed, authorized and filed;
    Encoding data into QuickBooks on a timely basis;
    Ensure that all financial documents are Stamped paid correctly;
    Deliver letter to bank and ensure the salary transfer of staff to their respective accounts;
    Ensure that all financial transactions are properly documented, reviewed, authorized and recorded accurately;
    Preparing and settling income tax, withholding tax, and social security and other statutory obligations on monthly basis;
    Supporting preparation of monthly financial reports and budgets;
    Reviewing petty cash payment requests and reconciling funds;
    Support during internal and external audits by availing documents, information and responses.
    Updating the fixed asset register, conducting bi-annual count and preparing reports;
    Ensuring availability of financial documents, like check stub, cash collection, withholding tax and petty cash receipt, etc. at all times;
    Serving as primary liaison for PATH banks accounts;
    Preparing quarterly international travel report to be submitted to HQ;

Reports to: Finance /PATH
Job Requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS

    Sound judgment, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
    Proven ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team, and to incorporate views of other disciplines into her/his work
    Ability to work independently, as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
    Excellent computer skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook and Ability to work with QuickBooks or other financial software
    Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
    Demonstrated excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
    Sound knowledge on donor rules and regulation is preferred
    Excellent verbal and written communications skills in Amharic and English.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
     BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field of study
    At least 3 years relevant experience, International NGOs experience will be advantageous.
    Familiarity with and experience in implementing local financial rules and regulations, systems, and procedures preferably with NGO setting

How to Apply

 To apply for this position, log onto the PATH website on the following link to upload your CV at www.path.org or alternatively follow the instruction below within ten working days up to 6 October 2016.
Login to PATH website

Click Jobs

Click Job Listings
Click All Jobs
Select the position (Finance officer)
Submit resume
Once you complete your application successfully, you will receive automatic confirmation through your email address submitted while applying for the post.
Alternatively you can apply in person by presenting your application including your cover letter CV and credentials or through post office:

PATH-Ethiopia,

Getu Commercial Center 1st Floor (Rare side),
P.o.Box 493 code 1110
Addis Ababa
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  
PATH is an Equal Employment opportunity.