Jobs by Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development
Organization
Organization Background: Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development
Organization (MCMDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity organization registered
in accordance with the charities and societies proclamation No
1113/2019 with a certificate No 0022. MCMDO currently is being
implementing different Emergency and developmental projects in Oromiya, SNNPR,
Somali, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz , Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Harari, Dire Dawa
and City Administration of Addis Ababa.
To meet its objectives MCMDO calls for
competent professionals to apply for the following vacant positions.
Job Summary
The Finance and Operations Officer will be
responsible for managing the financial health and operational efficiency of the
organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical
skills and the ability to lead and improve financial and operational processes.
The Finance and Operations Officer will work closely with senior management to
support the organization’s strategic goals and ensure compliance with financial
regulations and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that the project has effective financial
systems, controls, and processes in place that are effectively and
efficiently used throughout; Coordinate and develop accounting, financial
monitoring, and reporting systems
- Understand, be familiar with and apply system security
and safety procedures and requirements to protect the completeness,
accuracy and integrity of accounting data and information.
- Develop and implement accurate cash management
strategies and undertake the approval of expenditures for staff, suppliers,
and other external parties; Manage cash flow and preparation of pipelines
for review by project coordinator and program manager to ensure
availability of funds for the implementation of program activities for all
Intervention Areas of the project.
- Examine financial data, including that related to
procurement, for accuracy and compliance with USAID
and other donors policies and procedures and plan for and facilitate
compliance checks and external and internal audits in collaboration with
the Regional Finance Manager.
- Ensure that cost share documents collected from various
sources fulfill cost share requirements and prepare cost share
report to donors on monthly basis.
- Manage, maintain & update Fixed Assets Inventory
List by ensuring appropriate, accurate and complete accounting
- Check and authorize entries for correctness – for
coding and posting to the Peachtreeledger system ensuring accuracy
and prompt processing into the various accounts.
- Ensure timely and proper filing, maintenance and
custody of accounts records & documents in defined area of work for
ease of reference and retrieval; Review of all staff accountabilities and
claims or refunds; Review of all cheque payments and approval of
respective journals.
- Vet and review invoices and other payment vouchers
prior to submitting them for approval ensuring accuracy and correctness
and that amounts due and payable are indicated on the invoices; Keep
proper record of all prepayments, accruals and related accounts.
- Oversee the generation and analysis of monthly
financial reports for the project and ensure that advance requests are
timely submitted to the donor.
- Prepare for and attend to the needs of internal and
external auditors by way of participating in pre-audit meeting, prepare
audit schedules as per checklist made available and any other pertinent
supporting analysis; Ensure audit preparedness from all units prior to
external audits;
- Be responsible for the implementation and clearance of
audit issues & recommendations, both internal and external.
- Check and ensure that all monthly tax payments,
statutory & regulatory deductions & other returns etc are accurate
& complete as well as they are remitted in time. If any follow-ups are
necessary, they are done in time; Ensure timely preparation of tax returns
& other forms to tax authorities for review by the Regional Office
prior to submission.
- Manage and perform other duties as assigned by the
supervisor
Reports To: Program Manager
About You
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Business
Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 5 years NGO experience is required.
- Knowledge of USAID Grants Management rules and
Regulations is an additional asset. .
- Demonstrated experience with the finance/accounting and
administration functions of international and local organizations.
- Knowledge of and experience with US Government and
other donor funding rules and regulations, financial reporting, and
disclosure requirements.
- Ability to conduct all work with the highest level of
discretion and honesty according to the principles and procedures of
Project HOPE and its donors.
- Ability to multi-task and achieve multiple priorities,
including planning, organizing, prioritizing, and paying close attention
to details.
- Proficiency in Peachtree, Microsoft Office Programs,
particularly Excel spreadsheets and Word
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and
Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of the local language is an asset
Core Competencies
- High level of accuracy in financial reporting and
operational processes.
- Ability to align financial and operational activities
with strategic objectives.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments
and priorities.
- Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in all
financial and operational activities.
Required Skills
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Effective communication and sociability
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher,
Outlook, Powerpoint
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Financial management
How To Apply
Interested applicants who met the minimum
requirements should send your application letter with your CV not more than
five page and in English detailing your experience and skills that are
relevant to the post through meazahr@mcmdo.org
and put in copy faye1984gc@mcmdo.org
within 5 days
Please do not attach copies of your
transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application.
You will provide them upon request.
Since MCMDO is a child-safe organization,
protecting and promoting children’s welfare is a top concern. We employ
stringent hiring practices to guarantee that every employee is qualified to
work with the kids that our programs serve.
MCMDO is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action company that values diversity in the workplace. Without regard to age,
race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information,
political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions,
we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified
applicants and employees.
Address: Ginfele infront of
RasAmba Hotel.
Tel:
011-8697461