SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website: www.snv.org. 

Purpose of the job

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Coordinator, the Accounting Officer is responsible for quality of day-to-day financial recording on SAP By design (SBD), primarily focusing on supporting quality of periodic and Ad hoc financial reports and, enforcing of internal controls while executing financial transactions.               

• Implements financial policies and procedures.
• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance to the Organization’s Policies and procedures. Inform the responsible person/unit of any documentation omissions and follow up on them.
• Weekly review SBD procure-to-pay three-way matching; ensure correction of any inaccuracies.
• Post salaries on time in the system.
• Post recurring Journal entry vouchers for amortization of prepayments and provisions.
• Post all intercompany invoices on time (both customer and supplier invoices)
• Perform a monthly WHT run.
• Perform a monthly GR/IR run.
• Review balance sheet accounts, correct errors, and clear open items on weekly basis before closing the month.
• Asset capitalization and disposal in SBD
• Collaborate with Logistic and operations team to make sure assets registered in SBD are physically available, and all assets are capitalized in SBD as per Asset management policy.
• Perform all financial month end activities before closing the month (vehicle allocation process, salary allocation and facility allocation, invoicing fixed tariffs, month end project income accruals)
• Review Accounts payable ageing analysis and clear open items on monthly basis and support business control-grants team to make sure partners reports are posted on time before closing the month.
• Perform month end checklist before closing the month and share with coordinator for review before CFM reviews.
• Work on the monthly review feedback from Global accounting team on time.
• Perform extensive closure and year end closure submission to global team as required by corporate calendar.
• Coordinate and provide all required documents and information to auditors during country audit and global corporate audit.
• Provide supporting documents and clarifications for project audits when needed and requires accounting clarity (e.g salary related costs, allocated costs, amortizations, and provisions.
• Maintains proper filing of financial data and ensures that all files are properly backed up.
• Identify and clear transactions with exchange rate difference by preparing appropriate Journal vouchers for the difference.
• Make sure that all financial transactions are posted in the system. 
• Provide input on Country Finance report on Balance sheet review.
• Support in preparation of Annual accounts for audit purposes.

Learning

• Keeps up to date with recent developments in the sector, government regulations including best practice.
• Ensures ongoing personal development and learning.
• Ensures the communication of finance policies and procedures within the organisation, and with other stakeholders.
• Observe internal SNV deadlines and be able to have an effective communication.
• Be proactive and invert and advise new efficient ways to improve our systems especially in relation to accounting.
• Be up to date on new accounting regulations and reporting standards.

A) Education

Required:

• BA degree in accounting/ finance

Desired:

• Training on Computerized Accounting.

B) Experience

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years in similar positions

Desired:

• Experience in the NGO sector.

C) Technical Skills

• Required:
• Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel & Access).
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development.
• Proactive and efficient on performing your tasks.

Added advantage:

•  Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software                 

D) Competencies

• Accuracy
• Controlling progress
• Service Minded
• Integrity
• Result orientation
• Proactiveness

Contract Type: National

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Contract Duration: Eight months with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. 

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 20th of May 2024. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. 
If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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