The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) seeks to hire an Accountant based at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, who will be a member of ICARDA-Ethiopia team.
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details: http://www.icarda.org
Key Responsibilities:
- Registration of incoming invoice (Accounts payable and advance) in Agresso Business World (ABW) –One Corporate System (OCS) as per the guideline and chart of account;
- Ensures that payments have proper authorization and supporting documents;
- Prepares remittance of payment proposal for each incoming invoice registered;
- Ensures that payments are made in line with the remittance proposal confirmation;
- Follows up the supplier open items to check the registered invoices are approved;
- Prepares weekly cash position report including forecasted project and other expenditure;
- Ensures the availability of enough cash at the bank and liaises with HQ for transfer of operating cash to ICARDA Addis office;
- Ensures that payment are made on time;
- Prepares monthly bank reconciliation and passes the necessary adjusting entries and interbank transactions;
- Participates in the closing of monthly and annual books of accounts;
- Checks the accuracy and compliance of petty cash expenditure and its timely replenishment;
- Reviews monthly charges from ILRI, assigns proper budget codes and ensures that charges are recorded in ABW;
- Liaises with ICARDA HQ and ILRI regarding financial and accounting related matters;
- Assists with the facilitation to annual/external audits;
- Assists with the preparation of operational budgets;
- Performs other duties as requested.
Minimum Requirement:
Education:
- BA degree in Accounting
- Accounting certification is an added advantage
Experience:
- At least five years of relevant experience in an international organization or NGO.
Skills:
- High computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Accounting software)
- Good written and oral communication in English language
- Integrity and capacity to keep confidential information
- Ability to organize work and archives efficiently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural organization
- Knowledge of ABW-OCS is an added advantage
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Grade: 2C
Minimum Base: Birr 16,619 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.
The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: A/07/2016should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 12 February 2015.
To find more about ICARDA, visit our Website at www.icarda.org.
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
