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// Orbis International is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in developing countries to save sight worldwide.  Orbis prevents and treats blindness through hands-on training, public health education, improved access to quality eye care, and partnerships with local health care organizations in an effort to eliminate avoidable blindness.  Orbis International-Ethiopia is a legally registered Country Office of this organization, carrying out the same mission in Ethiopia.   Orbis International-Ethiopia is seeking to recruit qualified  Project Accountant  for its Comprehensive eye care project in Gedeo zone, Amaro and Burji Woredas of Segen Area Peoples zone.  The   Project Accountant  reports to the  Project Manager  and   will technically report to the Finance Director.  The main functions consist of, but not limited to the following: Receive and keep under custody payment and receipt vouchers, check stubs, bank statements; Effect payment for project activity related expenses; Check petty cash and advance vouchers for correctness and ensure that disbursements are made as per Orbis's financial policies and procedures; Prepare general journal vouchers and assign codes; Encode monthly transactions; Be informed & comply with local government regulations regarding financial management and related issues; Settle monthly income tax and pension of the field staff within the given deadline Submit detail records of goods and services to the main office with a standard format provided Update each donor grant ledger on monthly basis and present to Finance Director for discussion; Counter check partner advance requests before these are sent to Finance Section at the main office; Stay informed of partner advances and ensure that all transferred project funds to Implementing Partners are settled with the appropriate financial documents on time, and were utilized judiciously and for the intended purpose only; Follow up the timely and appropriate settlement of advances made to project staff; Actively participate in presenting and/or conducting training/orientation workshops for Implementing Partner finance personnel and Orbis International Ethiopia field staff as appropriate; Conduct subsequent coaching sessions and tutorials to Implementing Partner personnel and also, to Orbis International Ethiopia field staff if and when deemed necessary; Travel to the field and take the lead in making payments (that cannot be handled by the partners) for the field project activities as instructed by the supervisor; Screen Woreda partner’s financial reports and conduct cross checking against copies of expenditure source documents; Pay continual field visits to ascertain the consistent use of working templates and reporting financial formats by Woreda Implementing Partners’ personnel Assis main office finance team whenever needed, and also cross project random assistance of other project accountants. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and Finance Director. EMPLOYMENT : For the Duration of the Project (upto April 30, 2022 with possibility of extension)     Job Requirements QUALIFICATION  BA Degree in Accounting from a recognized University   WORK EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 3 years of demonstrated work experience in related fields. Experience in an NGO working environment is an advantage; Experience in project coordination and field work is a plus   Skills Ability and self-discipline to work with minimum or no supervision; Ability to work with accounting computer programs (proficiency in MIP (Accounting Software) is advantageous); Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written);  Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & MS Outlook) and the Internet; Able to interact and manage people of diverse cultural backgrounds;  Can foster an open trusting work environment; Ability to work effectively in a team-driven environment; Accepts accountability for work assigned and performed; Supports a customer-centered approach to programs, services, and systems;  Willing to travel to the field extensively.   How to Apply Applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements can send their CV and non-returnable copies of their certificates and testimonials of professional work experience and supporting documents to the following address within 7 calendar days from the date of the vacancy announcement.  Only short-listed applicants will be communicated. Orbis International-Ethiopia 22  Mazoria  – Rebecca Building 3 rd  Floor Room No. 306 P.O.Box 23508 Code 1000 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia e-mail –  W oinshet.Haileyesu s@orbis.org