About the Organization
Operation Smile is an international Non for profit organization that offers free surgeries to people born with cleft conditions. We envision a world in which health and dignity are improved through safe surgery. Founded in 1982, Operation Smile has had its presence in Ethiopia since 2005 with full blown programs in Jimma University Medical Centre in Jimma, St Paul''s Hospital Millennium Medical College in Addis Ababa, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized hospital in Tigray and Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Sidama Regional State.
Job Summary
Operation Smile Ethiopia is looking for an Accountant intern that can assist finance team in accounting and finance works. This is a non-employment internship post based in Addis Ababa, Operation Smile Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of OSE Finance and Operation Manager (FOM), assist the finance team in handling routine finance related activities in the office
In places where there is no finance person, assist Program Coordinators at partner hospitals in handling transportation, meals and accommodation related payments for patients
Prepare necessary documents and facilitate timely payment of training and workshop related expenses
Assist the FOM in tracking of the financial transaction and timely collecting of expenses and financial documents from program team, particularly program coordinators based in the partners hospitals and settle on timely basis
Assist FOM in scanning and organizing financial documents for regular financial report preparation on weekly basis
Assist FOM in traveling to, handling financial related matters and collecting financial and related documents from banks, Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA/tax offices and other government and non-government counterparts as appropriate
Enter monthly purchase data, income tax, pension and withholding statistics into government platform and collect receipts as necessary
Execute any other activities assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications
BA in Accounting from recognized university with zero year of experience
Excellent communication skill both writing and speaking in English and Amharic languages
Basic knowledge and skill of accounting principles
Basic knowledge and skill of computer including Microsoft offices such as use of words, excel, internet, teams and financial tools
Motivated to work as intern Accountant
Skill of coordination and team work
Easily coachable and willing to learn
Willing to work during working hours; with flexibility of working out of regular work hours
Required Skills and Competencies
Peachtree / Accounting software (or any ERP)
Desired Skills:
Adaptability
Communication
Accounting