Jan 08, 2019
Vacancy by Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC)
Careers that make a world of difference! Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and pursue justice. CCFC’s commitment is to improve the quality of life for children and youth in empowered communities through enhanced family and community capacity for sustainable development. For more information about CCFC, please visit our website www.ccfcanada.ca. CCFC is currently recruiting for a Project Finance/Administrative Officer for our Canada-Africa Initiative to Address Maternal, Newborn and Child Mortality (CAIA-MNCM) in Ethiopia. Number of persons required for the position: One Duty station: Kemissie, Oromia Administrative Zone, Amhara National Regional State Terms of Employment: One Year Salary: Negotiable Job Application Closing Date: January 15, 2019 Job Responsibilities: The Project Finance/Administrative Officer reports to the Project Coordinator. She/he is responsible for implementing plans for the control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations and human and material resource management of the field office. The Finance/Administrative Officer is also responsible for preparing project budget, financial statements, timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll and personnel administration, maintaining accounts payable, validation of receipts, vouchers, financial data, and preparing financial reports, as well as facilitating procurement and general services including transport, maintenance and staff security. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepares project budget and detailed implementation plan, and develops monthly, quarterly and annual cash budget and/cash flow.
Records all transactions accurately including cost sharing/contributions from different sources (Donors and CCFC) and ensures that there are adequate supporting documents and that all transactions comply with CCFC and Donor requirements.
Advises the Project Coordinator, Project Technical Officer, Project Facilitators and Finance/Administrative Assistant on proper fund request, financial planning, budget control, financial verification and approval procedures and on current and future budgetary positions and administrative issues.
Follows up on the activities of and provides technical support to the staff under his/her supervision.
Reviews and checks petty cash reimbursements and consistently implements petty cash management practices.
Receives and records invoices and arranges payments, ensuring that all nominal ledger control accounts are reconciled monthly. Follows up and investigates any queries or differences and checks any resulting journal entries.
Ensures proper documentation of financial related documents both in hard copy and electronic copy and keeps all documents in safe and secure place.
Performs other related duties as required by their supervisor.
Minimum Requirements /Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance Management or related field.
Six (6) or more years of work experience in related field.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet, Quick Book and Peach Tree accounting software.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Strong budget development, tracking, and reporting skills using computer software/computerized accounting programs.
Good oral and written skills in English and Amharic languages.
Commitment to CCFC’s Vision, Mission and Values.
Application Process: If you have the passion and expertise to help CCFC Ethiopia country office achieve our vision of social sustainability, please submit: (1) Cover Letter, (2) Current Resume, (3) Gross Salary Expectations through the Careers & Opportunities page of our website: www.ccfcanada.ca/careers. Applications are welcome from qualified applicants and will be received until January 15, 2019 . If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact us at hr@ccfcanada.ca Applications must be submitted in English. Women who meet the minimum requirements for the posts are highly encouraged to apply. Consistent with our Child Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a criminal record check. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Christian Children Fund of Canada (CCFC) -Ethiopia
Kemise, Ethiopia
Full time
