Accountant

About IFDC

IFDC is a public international organization active in 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soils on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.  

Position Summary

The accountant will be responsible for managing the overall finance operations with a focus on budget tracking, expenditure monitoring, reporting, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial management reports and provide information for decision-making;
• Process all financial transactions in NetSuite to enable accurate financial reporting and monitoring;
• Review all financial commitments and payment requests to ensure compliance with IFDC policies and procedures;
• Monitor the implementation of the budget in all project activities;
• Ensure monthly fund request is prepared in a timely manner and submitted;
• Monitor/review the expenses monthly and report to the COP;
• Oversee the preparation (budget and logistics) of local/regional seminars, workshops, and retreats;
• Handle all tasks in accordance with the IFDC procedures manual and guidance notes;
• Act as the backup for Petty cash administration and ensure that petty cash logs are up to date;
• Handle all Advances accounts on a day-to-day basis including reconciliation and provide real-time information to the National Admin & Finance Officer for his Review functions;
• Verify and handle travel requests and travel expenses;
• Follow up on timely expense report submission by travelers;
• Update and distribute individual cash advance statements to the staff at the beginning of every month;
• Ensure that timesheets of staff are completed on time;
• Keep a comprehensive database of all advanced account holders in IFDC and make such available upon request;
• Prepare bi-monthly advanced aging reports and analyses;
• Check and ensure that all vouchers are uploaded in the Skydoc;
• Maintaining accurate financial records;
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies;
• Preparation, declaration, and submission of employees’ Social Security benefits, Tax on Salary, and filing of returns for WHT;
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary and requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in Accounting. Master degree is desirable
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, ideally related to major international donor-funded programs.
• Proven skills in computer use (NetSuite / MS Office);
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to learn and improve quickly;
• Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills;
• Understanding of accounting and financial processes;
• Ethical behavior;
• Paying attention to detail.

Reporting and Work Relationships

The accountant will report to the National Finance Officer (NFO).

Location

This is a national recruitment with the duty station based in one of the IFDC offices in Ethiopia and should be available to travel intermittently within and outside Ethiopia when called upon.

Benefits

IFDC's benefits include annual and sick leave, health and group life insurance coverage, a 13th-month salary, social security and pension contribution in compliance with local laws and end-of-contract benefits.

Salary Clause

The salary grade for this position is BG 8.

The determination of new employee salaries considers numerous factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.

Diversity Clause

IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.