Store Accountant - Ethiopian Diabetes Association, Addis-Abeba

Organization

The Ethiopian Diabetes Association (EDA), established in 1984, is the first patient-based association in Ethiopia. Its purpose is to provide a forum for diabetes patients to discuss prevention, share information, and access treatment.

Position Overview

The Store Accountant reports to the Finance/General Manager and is responsible for managing fixed assets, inventory, procurement records, and store operations. This role ensures that financial and material resources are properly documented, safeguarded, and utilized in compliance with organizational policies.

Employment Details

• Position: Store Accountant
• Reports to: Finance Manager / General Manager
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Contract Type: One-year contract with possible extension

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and properties
• Ensure all assets are registered, valued, and assigned identification numbers
• Reconcile custodians' records with the asset register and periodic inventory counts
• Verify existence of assets against physical inventory annually
• Coordinate periodic inventory counts, including forming counting teams and preparing reports
• Recommend valuation for assets without recorded value

Inventory and Store Management

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials; reconcile with purchase orders
• Issue items based on authorized requisitions and prepare Store Issue Vouchers (SIV)
• Maintain stock cards, bin cards, and monitor reorder levels
• Prepare purchase requisitions for stock replenishment
• Organize materials according to proper storage conditions and maintain a safe, orderly store
• Document and report damages or discrepancies in received goods

Procurement and Financial Support

• Receive approved purchase requisitions and collect proforma invoices
• Facilitate purchases, ensure proper documentation, and deliver items to authorized recipients