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| Company | : | General Job Post Account-16 |
| Company Name/ Contact Person | : | ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE |
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| Phone | : | NA |
| Job Details | ||
| Job Title | : | Senior Project Officer I – Accounting Mentor |
| Date Posted/Updated | : | Friday, February 10, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | : | Sunday, February 19, 2023 |
| Job Type | : | Contract |
| Category | : | Accounting |
| Job Code | : | NA |
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ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE
Vacancy Announcement Position: Senior Project Officer I – Accounting Mentor • Term of Employment: One year with possible extension • Duty Station: Amhara- Bahir Dar • Required Number: One • Salary & Benefits: Competitive • Application Deadline: 19/02/2023 ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Review and understand the existing practices of capturing and recording of data and preparing financial statements and reporting of the enterprise and recommends corrective measures based on internationally and domestic acceptable financial accounting principles. • Review and understand the financing and investment needs of the enterprise and recommend appropriate solutions that enhance its performance. • Analyze, appraise and evaluate the financial statements and audit reports of the enterprise and validate their accuracy in regard to whether they meet modern accounting principles and standards. • Review the capital structure (debt-equity) and financial health/position of the enterprise and forward appropriate financial mix solutions. • Identify, create linkages and further strengthen its relationships with financial institutions in consultation with the Management of the enterprise and its Advisory Board, and AGRIHUB project team. • Support regional Agrihub teams in guiding and providing orientation on banking services, documentation and organization of financial recording as to make the Agri MSMEs bankable • Introduce, install and provide training on modern data capturing, processing, costing and financial analysis templates and reporting systems • Engage and negotiate with local and international financial institutions to secure loans and meet the enterprise’s financing needs in consultation with the management team and Advisory Board of the enterprise. • Guide and assist the enterprise’s existing financial/accounting staff to prepare financial statements of the enterprise reflecting its past performance and future operations • Support the Agrihub team in providing Business Development services and tracking MSMEs in different level of engagement on the project. I Dear Henok as this is the responsibility of BA I think it shouldn’t be mentioned as the primary Job of the proposed Mentor • Guide and assist the enterprise’s existing financial/accounting staff to design and prepare financial accounting policy manual using best practices and acceptable principles and policies of the country. • Assist in preparing budgeting, financial forecasting and cash flow requirements of the enterprise and recommend mode of financing based on the strategic/business plan. • Guide and support the enterprise in loan application, disbursement and payment schedules when needed. • Recommend manpower required to strengthen the finance and accounting functions of the enterprise. • Analyze and recommend techniques of improving the internal control system of the enterprise. • Report performance and brief progress updates about his/her duties to the enterprise and the project team regularly. How to Apply: • We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et • It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter. • Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application. • Women are highly encouraged to apply. • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. |
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, or other relevant fields • 6 years for master’s holders in Agriculture and/or agro-processing companies with proven track record of preparing nationally and internationally acceptable financial statements, developing financial and cost accounting standards & manuals • Strong understanding and practical experience with good practice in agribusiness development and value chain development • Excellent understanding of the country’s taxes and duties, finance and accounting regulations, policies and standards, market trends and dynamics within the Ethiopian agro processing sector • Very good track record on working with Financial Institutions |
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| Education Level | : | Master's |
| Experience | : | 5-10 years |
| Location | ||
| City | : | Bahir Dar |
| State | : | Amhara |
| Country | : | Ethiopia |
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| Min. Monthly Salary | : | Pay Scale |
| Max. Monthly Salary | : | Pay Scale |
