Nuru International Ethiopia is a US-based international NGO working to end extreme poverty in remote rural communities in Ethiopia. Nuru is currently implementing integrated development project in GamoGofa Zone, SNNPR. Areas of intervention include Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods Diversification, Healthcare and Education. All four thematic areas work through local Grain Marketing Cooperatives. Currently,Nuru Ethiopia employs approximately  104+ staff at its headquarters in Arba Minch, and project offices in Boreda, Kucha  and Zala Woredas

For more information on our intervention programs and impact you can check our website on:http://www.nuruinternational.org/what-we-do/ethiopia.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking qualified and competent candidates for the position of Accountant. The position holder expected to ensure the overall financial and stock management of field offices. This accountant will report technically directly to the Finance director. We are looking for someone who is familiar with different financial software’s and willing to commit to her/his time and expertise for NURU’s cause of ending extreme poverty working as a member of a dedicated team.

Job start date: Immediately

Report to: Finance Director

Terms and conditions:

• The appointment will be for long-term fixed employment based on annual contract extensions depending on performance

Benefit Packages:

• Transport allowance, housing allowance and medical coverage

Responsibilities:

• Review payments, cash receipt, purchase order, journal vouchers for their completeness and appropriate, to comply with the organization finance manual as well as government rule.
• Prepare check and check payment voucher for approved and authorized disbursements.
• Records all financial transactions incurred at office to Quick Book financial software by checking proper coding.
• Track off travel & work advance and follow their immediate liquidation.
• Handles cash management to ensure month end cash is according as per the approved annual budget.
• Ensure on time payment of tax payable and pension payable’s according to government rule with in the due date.
• Manage petty cash at field office level by reviewing payments as well as effect while approved.
• Manage store issuance and receiving materials as well as proper recording to books.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA in Accounting
• 2 and above years of experience directly related to finance or accounting
• Interest, willingness, and ability to travel into the field frequently within rural communities is required
• Demonstrated ability to operate in both office and field settings.
• Excellent computer applications skills, particularly Quick book MS Word and Excel application skills are desirable.
• Good organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Works towards accountability through achieving quality service delivery.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.