Position Announcement Finance Officer, Disbursement ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Finance Officer, Disbursement.
BACKGROUND:
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (the Agency or ATA) is an initiative of the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) which was established by federal regulation in January 2011. The primary aim of the Agency is to promote agricultural sector transformation by enhancing and supporting existing structures of government, private-sector and other non-governmental partners to address systemic bottlenecks in the system and deliver on a priority national agenda to achieve growth and food security.
The ATA focuses on a set of high priority program areas. These program areas are sub-divided into Systems, Value Chains, and Initiatives. Across these, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity, and test innovative models. Its structure and function is focused on nimble, innovative and results-oriented support to a range of partners in the agricultural sector. It is financed by GOE and a range of development partners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensure that all disbursements are carried out in an efficient and effective manner, and in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation. Ensure that internal financial controls relating to disbursements are maintained with the country head office and with the Regional Offices and that accounts are maintained in accordance with ATA policies.
Job Requirement
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Processes Check Requests. Processes all accounts payable invoices in a timely manner
Organize, schedule, and process timely, monthly recurring payments to include notes, lease payments and consultants.
Review vendor statements for outstanding invoices; research and resolve invoices listed as unpaid.
Record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Ensure appropriate processes & approvals are adhered to. Maintain accurate records, both electronic & manual.
Maintain service & vendor files. Perform basic data compilation tasks. Perform calculating, posting & verifying duties to maintain accounting records. Check accuracy of figures, calc...
Compiles maintains personnel records. Records employee information, like personal data, compensation, benefits and tax data, attendance, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date reason.
Processes employment applications assists in other employment activities. Updates employee files to document personnel actions
Prepares batched invoices for processing by the Funding sources/Donor budget lines and account codes.
Processes petty cash reimbursement requests according to policy.
Maintains staff confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Collects cash/cheque/direct bank transfers from staff, suppliers and donors, posts to an excel register and issues cash receipts accordingly.
Ensure that all for payments, travel advances, staff claims, journals and purchase/work orders are complete, and legitimate supporting documentation ensuring that all transactions are properly authorized before payments are to be made.
Check validity of expenses and receipt presented for payment with respect to reasonable, allowable and allocable basis.
Perform other duties requested by the Senior Finance Officer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Academic Requirements- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Work Experience - 3 years of Disbursement Officer, Accountant or Cashier Accountant
Special Training- Computer knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, particularly QuickBooks etc.)
Other Requirements knowledge of local laws of the country
Willingness in working long hours and ability to work with other teams;
Commitment to ATA values performs other tasks as instructed by the Senior Finance Officer.