The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) seeks to recruit Accountant who will be a member of CIMMYT Ethiopia office in Addis Ababa located at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Addis Ababa campus.
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is an autonomous, non-profit making, international scientific organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). More specifically its mission is to encourage, support and undertake activities to improve the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of maize and wheat systems in the interest of the resource poor in developing countries.
Main duties & responsibilities:
Registration of incoming invoice (Accounts payable and advance) in QuickBooks as per the guideline and chart of account;
Ensures that payments have proper authorization and supporting documents;
Prepares remittance of payment proposal for each incoming invoice registered;
Ensures that payments are made in line with the remittance proposal confirmation;
Follows up the supplier open items to check the registered invoices are approved;
Prepares weekly cash position report including forecasted project and other expenditure;
Ensures the availability of enough cash at the bank and liaises with HQ for transfer of operating cash to CIMMYT Addis office;
Ensures that payment are made on time;
Prepares monthly bank reconciliation and passes the necessary adjusting entries and interbank transactions;
Participates in the closing of monthly and annual books of accounts;
Checks the accuracy and compliance of petty cash expenditure and its timely replenishment;
Reviews monthly charges from ILRI, assigns proper budget codes and ensures that charges are recorded in Quick Books;
Liaises with CIMMYT HQ and ILRI regarding financial and accounting related matters;
Assists with the facilitation to annual/external audits;
Assists with the preparation of operational budgets;
Performs other duties as requested.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
BA degree in Accounting or Finance
Accounting certification is an added advantage
Broad / specialized knowledge of methods, techniques and processes
Experience:
At least five years of relevant experience in an international organization or NGO
Skills:
High computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Accounting software)
Good written and oral communication in English language
Integrity and capacity to keep confidential information
Ability to organize work and archives efficiently
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in a multi-cultural organization
Knowledge of Quick Books is a must
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is an added advantage
