The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Ethiopia Country Office, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
[Describe overview of job mission GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will assist in the accounting and documentation of all financial transactions in timely and accurate manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations
Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated
Maintain the lease and rental agreements file and prepare monthly amortization entries of prepaid accounts
Prepare monthly payroll based on information provided from HR and timesheets; prepare payroll accrual entry
Maintain benefits accrual documentation and prepare monthly benefits accrual entries
Prepare the allocation journal entries (clearing of pool accounts)
Assist with month end balance sheet account reconciliations
Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirement
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
Two or more years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, including experience with double-entry accounting
A degree in accounting or a relevant business field
Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software
Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail
