Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia Vacancy

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. Habitat for Humanity has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand-up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) is a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HEHE is currently operating under Africa Habitat for Humanity International. Since it started operation in 1993, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has supported thousands of families and individuals. 

Position: Assistant Accountant

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Accounting & Finance field.
• At least 1 years of experience as an Accountant or Assistant Accountant.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
  • Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
  • Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
  • Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

Detailed Job Description:

Assist in Financial Record-Keeping:

• Assist in maintenance and updating of accounting records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in verifying and reconciling financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the preparation and posting of journal entries as necessary.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Assist in processing invoices, expense claims, and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviewing vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Assist in Cash and Bank Management:

• Assist in the management of the organization’s cash flow and cash transactions.
• Assist in reconciling bank statements and ensure proper recording of bank transactions.
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of the cash and bank registers.
• Manage petty cash accounting.
• Make payments for training participants on site.
• Follow up a readily issued cheque and long outstanding cheque to be withdrawal from bank via calling to HFHE suppliers or payees.
• Manage the payment of all statutory taxes (income tax, withholding tax, pension, etc.) to the relevant government offices.
• Assist sale of bid documents by collecting bank advice from the vendors and write or give Cash Receipt Vouchers (CRV).

Financial Compliance:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and accounting principles.
• Assist in preparing for audits and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
• Help ensure that all financial activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.

Documentation and Filing:

• Organize and maintain financial documents, ensuring they are properly filed and easily accessible.
• Create and maintain a well-organized archive of financial records.
• Digitally store all financial records and assist in responding to grant audit queries related to scanning financial documents.
• Handle payment stamps, provide a sequential reference number to each voucher, and prepare papers for audit purposes.

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative assistance to the Finance Manager and other team members as needed.
• Assist in other finance-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Safeguarding

• Plan activities with safeguarding considerations and share safeguarding expectations with communities during activities.
• Take proactive mitigation measures to address safeguarding risks and update risk assessments regularly.

Location: Addis Ababa

Closing date: October 17, 2024 

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to send their non–returnable application by quoting the position in the subject matter including updated CV and application and contact details of three work related referees, (including HR and Immediate supervisor) you can submit your application through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The closing date for submitting applications is within 10 working days of this announcement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.