About the Job
About Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER)
Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social or humanitarian disparities in order to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. Therefore, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) engage in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation and works in more than 30 countries and runs around 200 projects world-wide. Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is a member of the ACT Alliance. Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is recruiting
Cashier/Accountant
for humanitarian response Project in
Mana Sibu Woreda, (West Wollega Zone ) , Oromia region
.
Required No
: 1
Duration of Employment
: Fixed Term for
10 months
Salary:
As per the scale of the organization
Standard function description:
Handle bookkeeping of the HEKS/EPER Project office
Process financial data on computer and, working mainly independently, provide end-of-month closing accounts and reports
Assist with cash flow management
Ensure that financial procedures and guidelines are duly followed
Finance
Ensure the accuracy of financial documents and verify that all payment requests are backed by appropriate source documents and necessary authorizations. S/he shall also be responsible to effect all payment requests on time.
Prepare cash payment vouchers and ensure that all cash transactions are fully and properly documented and filed according to Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) procedures
Responsible for accurate and timely posting of all financial transactions and ensures the application of proper accounting controls and uniformity with financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures, donor terms and conditions and Government policies.
Collect bank advices, bank statements, and other bank correspondences
Comply with all TAX inspection requirements.
Ensure preparation of documentation for the audit.
Ensures all expenditures comply with requirements of the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) Field Financial and Administration Guidelines (FFAG) and all local legal requirements and obligations (such as tax, social security, etc.).
Assists and support program personnel in relation to handling financial aspects of program activities.
Perform any other related task as may be assigned
Procurement
As required, provide procurement support to the Field Office.
Ensures proper and up-to-date forms and procedures are used and followed.
Has a full understanding of Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) procurement policies and formats.
Supports procurement process in collecting Quotations, and proforma invoices from suppliers whenever delegated.
Assist the Procurement process and opening of bids and quotations.
Maintain proper procurement files (photocopy of all transaction documents).
Administration and programme
Maintain an appropriate filing system for the project to accommodate all aspects of the HEKS/EPER work & communicate CO for updates.
Support the field office coordinator in organizing training sessions and meetings.
Ensure the proper use and maintenance of equipment and office supplies, bringing any problems to the attention of the field office coordinator.
Support field office coordinator with on-site monitoring visits and inform on findings.
Assisting in HR and administrative issues collaborating with Field office and liaison with CO HR & Admin Coordinator.
The employee may be asked to perform duties and tasks not covered in this job description as well as to provide support in other areas when necessary
About You
BA degree in Accounting and Finance
A minimum of
Three years’ work experience
in a similar field
Proven experience in finance
Experience in using accountancy software packages
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs
Knowledge of managing donor fund
Excellent verbal (written) & oral communication skills in English is required,
Understanding of local context and language
Good computer skills
Diligent and trustworthy person
Analytical skills
Requirement Skill
Accounting