Senior Finance Officer

ABOUT FIRST CONSULT DEVELOPMENT

First Consult Development (FCD) is a local NGO founded in 2022 as a sister company of First Consult Plc. First Consult Development is dedicated to enhancing the lives and livelihoods of disadvantaged citizens, fostering job creation, boosting economic productivity and competitiveness, and supporting women and children

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The USAID-funded Highland Resilience Activity (HRA) – will contribute to the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) 5’s “Big Push” initiative and has the overarching goal of strengthening resilience among vulnerable households in Ethiopia’s Highlands, resulting in 120,000 PSNP households reaching the graduation threshold. HRA will support these households in moving above the graduation threshold and to where they no longer require social safety net programming for household food security and have the capabilities and assets to withstand regular and predictable shocks. The Activity will achieve this goal by directly supporting households in increasing their on-farm, off-farm, and employment incomes while facilitating improvements in the market systems required to increase demand for goods and services in PSNP communities. HRA is a five-year program that starts in October 2023.

The program is implemented by a consortium of Mercy Corps, First Consult, and other regional implementing partners. The access to finance component of the HRA enable an environment for graduation of PSNP clients through access to credit by engaging the financial service providers, including banks, microfinance institutions, rural cooperative unions and VESA informal lending systems, as well as the provision of multiple financial services to selected PSNP clients.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves a broad range of accounting tasks, from issuing and coding invoices to preparing financial reports and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in accounting, demonstrating a strong ability to manage multiple financial tasks and support the finance team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Issuing, coding, and posting invoices in Peachtree accounting software.
• Collecting, checking, and verifying submitted and supporting documents against tax and finance guidelines.
• Preparing and processing payments for accounts payable, ensuring accurate entry into the software, and following up on outstanding checks.
• Assisting with annual audit preparation, maintaining grant records, and responding to audit confirmation requests.
• Performing administrative support for the finance team, including filing, scanning, and coding.
• Collecting and reconciling monthly bank statements with the ledger, passing adjusting entries.
• Preparing monthly payroll, sending earning statements, and managing tax liabilities.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and collaborating closely with the funder.
• Help the finance team in any tasks assigned.
• Engage in the annual audit process.

Job requirement

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Proficiency in Peachtree accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Application Process

REPORTING

The Senior Accountant reports to the Finance Manager.

How to Apply

All documents requested by First Consult at various stages of the recruitment process will be used for this purpose only. Competent candidates should submit their one-page cover letter and updated CVs only to: jobs@firstconsultet.com before August 6, 2024. Candidates MUST refer to the position title ”Senior Accountant ” in the subject line of their email and applications.

The applicant is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with First Consult’s Code of conduct, HR and Safeguarding policy.

All applicants should be aware that our organization is committed to safeguard our programme participants, staff, representatives of the organization and community members we work with is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree to adhere the First Consult recruitment procedure in which all offers are subject to satisfactory background checks. By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your personal data for recruitment purposes.

All documents requested by First Consult at various stages of the recruitment process will be used for recruitment purposes only.