Project Accountant

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia

Published 2 days ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

Job description

Want to know more about life at SOS? 🌟 Explore our Employee Value Proposition Here 👉 Follow our journey on LinkedIn Our Commitment to Safeguarding   At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption. By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership. Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected Join Our Mission: Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator records financial transactions to appropriate projects and tasks, prepares periodic financial statements and reports, and keeps the records of the accounts books up to date according to SOS financial manual and Procedure’s and involve in financial closings  Key ResponsibilitiesReview payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.Review disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right vendor from the right project.Review accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;Recording of all project financial transactions into the SOS financial recording and meeting all submission dates and reporting requirements as required by the Programme Accountant.Assure accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting recordsOrganize and maintain Accounting filling system;Monthly follow-up on status with the Social Security (Pension) and Tax departments. Including depositing the checks and routine follow-up , registering new employees at Social Security (Pension) and Tax Departments;Prepares payroll and arranges timely payment of salaries.Follow-up and control payable and receivable accounts.Receives original transaction documents, checks completeness and correctness and passes them to immediate supervisor.Takes part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock itemsParticipates in the preparation of drafts financial statements.Assists the Manager of program finance in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the organization.Maintain vehicle-related issues (Log sheet, fuel management )Maintain organizational assets records.Provide technical support to the programme location facilities in SOS CVP financial management related issues.