Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Senior Finance Officer- Term of Employment: One Year- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: April 19, 2019PURPOSE OF THE POSITION• Support the Finance manager in managing the team to ensure that all Disbursements, Treasury Managements are carried out in an efficient and effective manner, and in accordance with the ATA financial policies. Ensure that internal financial controls relating to Disbursements & Treasury Management are maintained throughout the organization and that accounts are maintained in accordance with ATA policies.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES• Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth implementation of robust and adequate financial systems and procedures in line with ATA finance policies and good accounting practices;• Maintain the integrity of ATA Agresso ERP based computerized accounting systems• Carry out checking & verifying payment requests before and after posting transactions into Agresso ERP Accounts.• Ensure that all payments are completed within agreed timescales, and only when authorization is received as per the ATA financial policies.• Ensure that all financial transactions are fully supported, accurately coded and that they are all captured in Agresso ERP on timely basis – supporting documentation is properly filed for ease of retrieval• Implement internal working procedures on cash, creditor and debtor management;• Maintain accrual and prepayment accounts in accordance with ATA policies;• Ensure petty cash, banks, floats and advances are processed in accordance with ATA policies and reconciled on a monthly basis• ensure that monthly salaries are paid in a timely fashion• Ensure taxes are deducted from salaries and paid according to government legislation requirements• Ensure safe security of cash in the office and coordinate weekly and monthly cash counts, including spot counts;• Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts are completed, and cash and bank balances managed in the organization to minimize balances;• Ensure transfers to field offices are completed accurately and on a timely basis• Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security and ease of retrieval for a complete audit trail from the System Accounts records to supporting documentation and vice versa;• Ensure that internal financial controls relating to Financial Data, Receivables, cash on hand and bank are consistently applied e.g. maintaining authorized bank signatories list in accordance with scheme of delegation• Directly lead, manage and motivate the disbursement officers, accounts clerk & cashiers and ensure that they have clear work plans & performance management is integrated in day to work activities.• Build capacity of the team in respect to finance processes and procedures;• Support internal and external audit processes & Assist the Finance Manager in producing Financial Reports.• Support in ensuring that audit recommendations (internal and external) are implemented• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects ATA’s commitment.• Performs any other duties and tasks assigned by immediate supervisor, which are commensurate with the responsibilities and level of the post

Bachelor's

Required qualifications, competencies, skills, training and experience:
• Minimum Bachelor Degree from recognized University in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 6 years professional experience, out of which 4 years’ experience is as Senior Finance Officer in Gov’t, Donor Gov’t Bilateral & Multilateral organizations, International/Local NGO’s or relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Special Training- Computer literate, particularly Agresso ERP & Quick Books System
• Knowledge of local laws of the country
• Flexibility and ability to stay effective and motivated in a fast changing environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and work with other staffs
• Commitment to ATA values
• Fluency in English and Amharic and/or other Ethiopian languages is highly desired

5-10 years

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed online ATA Application Form at https://apply.ata.gov.et Or email to to recruitment@ata.gov.et• Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.• Women are highly encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.