Office manager/accountant

Job Description

Chemonics seeks a long-term office manager/accountant (OM/A), who will based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the ongoing Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWS NET) project. The OM/A is responsible for all financial matters relating to the project, including managing accounting transactions and books, monitoring budget expenditures, and ensuring proper financial reporting. The OM/A will work under the supervision of the local national technical manager and in coordination with the home office in Washington, D.C. Some travel within Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa may be required. All candidates must already be authorized to work in Ethiopia. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain petty cash transactions, reconcile petty cash balances, maintain bank balances, and request funds through wire transfers from the home office
• Enter accounting transactions into Abacus Software daily and respond, without delays, to home-office field accounting and project management questions or concerns
• Supervise all project procurements and the inventory/maintenance of all equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to the execution of project activities
• Review all vendor invoices for accuracy, monitor vendor balances, and issue and send checks
• Conduct payroll, monitor and track all personnel benefits, verify expense reports, and report taxes to the Ministry of Finance
• Contribute to the preparation of contractually required financial reports, as well as any other financial reports required by Chemonics
• Provide oversight and supervision to office administrative assistant and drivers​

Qualifications:

• B.A. in accounting, finance, or related field; master’s preferred
• At least five years of experience in accounting and financial and procurement management
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word and Excel) required
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and exercise professional judgment required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English required, as well as excellent interpersonal skills

Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to fewsnet.oma.et@gmail.com by August 1, 2016. Please include “Office manager/accountant” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Office manager/accountant – FEWS NET” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​

About the Organization

Owned entirely by employees, Chemonics is an ISO-9001 certified international development company. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with local and international organizations to promote social and economic change around the world.