Junior Finance Officer
Pharo Foundation
Ethiopia
Role description
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Duties:
- Help with data entry and reconciliation of accounts.
- Support the accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
- Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects as needed.
- Prepare and issue cheques for payments.
- Receive and process receipts, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain and update financial databases and filing systems.
- Initiative approval processes
- Assist settlement of monthly tax and pension obligations
- Prepare procurement reports as per the requirement of tax authority
- Scan and archive all financial documents (both in e- and Hard copy)
- Preparing and issue withholding tax receipts
- Integrity
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in Finance with bachelor’s degree Accounting and Finance.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Basic understanding of Ethiopian tax regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem solving
Advanced Accounting Knowledge
High integrity and reliability