Addis Ababa University, School of Public Health wants to hire competent professionals for the following administrative position. Therefore, you are kindly invited to Apply, if you qualify, as per the procedure mentioned below.  

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Under general supervision of Finance Team leader  , supervises and administers accounting operation of  the organization  ; follows up-the timely collection of bank statements and advices and undertakes reconciliations; prepares monthly payroll and passes all necessary journal entries; verifies postings and reconciliations done by accountants; and prepares periodic financial statements and performance reports; registers, administers and follows up the project income ; maintains complete and accurate register of each ledger.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• preparation of financial transactions, preparation of financial documents, maintenance of records and posting of accounting data by using Peachtree accounting software
• Follows up-the timely collection of bank statements and advices, and undertakes reconciliation with own records;
• Classifies, codes and journalizes accounting transactions for posting;
• Preparation the posting of accounting data to sub and general ledgers from accounting records and documents.
•  Prepares monthly payroll and pass all necessary journal entries related with payroll and presents to supervisor for verification;
•  Ensures that monthly payments are made per payroll deductions; follows-up the orderly clearance of payables and receivables;
•  Checks and posts ordinary receipt voucher,  debit notes, credit notes and other vouchers; verifies
• prepared payment vouchers and certifies for approval;
• Checks and verifies all posting and reconciliation done by accountants;
• Provides assistance to internal and external audit and answers their enquiries
• analyzes the case of abnormal balances shown in monthly trial balances;
• Provides professional advice and guidance to subordinates
• Provides professional advice and guidance to subordinates;
• Supervises the posting of accounting data to sub and general ledger accounts
• Supervises the posting of accounting data to sub and general ledger accounts
• Performs other related duties as required.

Reports to:  Finance Team leader 

Employment type: One year with possibility of Extension

Education:

• BA in Accounting or related fields

Experience:  

• 2 years of relevant experience

COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel and Peachtree accounting