expanding cutting edge programmes in Ethiopia and Eritrea with
innovative financing, such as the Green Impact Fund and Seed Potato
Enterprise. We are looking for an experienced accountant to fill this
full-time position within Vita. This is an exciting role which
requires the successful candidate to work in the accounts’ function
on many different levels.
DAY TO DAY ACCOUNTS:
* Prepare payments runs ensuring the correct authorisations are in
place, procurement processes/policies complied with on payments
* Process Bank payments Irish & International payments through
Banking Online.
* Assist in preparation of funding to countries.
* Input the AIQ Dublin transactions.
PROGRAMME ACCOUNTING:
* Point of contact between Finance & Programmes Team for donor
allocations
* Assist Ethiopia with reporting requirements to donors & programme
managers.
* Work closely with the Ethiopian & Eritrean accounts teams to
ensure accurate & timely reporting.
* Check & verify the monthly/quarterly programme reports.
* Monitor budget versus expenditure & highlight areas early
FINANCIAL SYSTEMS:
* AIQ – set up BI coding & dimensions.
* Allocate BI codes to donors where required.
* AIQ support/mentorship for the Ethiopian Team
* Banking:
* Dublin – bank reconciliation on AIQ
* Cashflow management between the bank accounts
* Financial reporting:
* Maintain the Intercompany balance with Ethiopia.
* Assist with the annual Audit preparation.
OTHER
* Assist with the annual budget preparation.
* Act as Secretary to the Audit Risk & Finance Committee
* Other ad hoc duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
* A qualified accountant with at least three years post
qualification experience
* Knowledge of project accounting as well as financial & management
accounts
* Experience of non-profit accounting and ideally also in
international development
* Experience of the whole accounting function from data entry to
consolidated accounts to statutory audit
* Knowledge of accounting packages – essential; AIQ (desirable)
* Flexibility and ability to multi-task in a fascinating and varied
role
* Team player with ability to work in a small team
* Passion for international development
* Warmth and humour with good communications skills
CLOSING DATE: 5pm 8th March; interviews likely to take place the week
ending * March *
PLEASE SEND CV’S TO: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
