Treasury Officer - Contingent to donor funding - Position 2

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyze partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. Visit snv.org for more information. 

 Purpose of the Job

The treasury officer is responsible for ensuring payment requests comply with SNV Ethiopia policy and procedure.

Maintaining the financial policy and regulation, assigning proper fund/account codes for project expenses, maintaining registering books, filing, properly keeping financial documents and reports, preparing payment vouchers, and processing disbursements. S/he is responsible for following up on the deposit of cash/check from travel/project advance settlements and others. S/he makes a follow-up on those cash receipt invoices for all collections and deposits the same in the respective bank accounts. S/he also follows up on the filing of financial documents, ensures stamps are paid on all invoices, issues checks to customers, suppliers, and staff, and registers all checks sequentially on the cash register book. S/he is responsible for booking the transactions in SBD for those passed the compliance and analytical review.

Financial Management and Compliance to SNV/Donor Regulations

• Ensures that books of accounts are maintained, checks receipts, and keeps other financial documents properly or safely.
• Facilitates income and withholding tax payments to the concerned government offices on time.
• Do a tax return on time as per Tax authority deadlines.
• Reconcile all pending Tax liabilities in our books of accounts and make sure they are all paid on time.
• Ensures that all cash collected is deposited daily in the bank.

Disbursement and reconciliation processes.

• Verifies and ensures that required documentation and authorization are presented before effecting payment.
• Ensure payments requested for goods and services are from the right supplier and check the presence in the approved supplier list.
• Post the supplier invoices and review to make sure all the GRN/POs were linked to the correct budget lines and GL account before posting the invoice.
• Ensure all disbursement/payment documents are booked in SBD, and link to the approved invoice, and submitted for approval before the payment is processed.
• Prepare checks or wire transfers to suppliers and staff once all invoices booked in SBD are approved by budget holders and designated management staff.

Learning

• Keeps up to date with recent developments in the sector and government regulations, including best practices.
• Ensures ongoing personal development and learning.
• Ensures the communication of finance policies and procedures within the organization and with other stakeholders.
• Observe internal SNV deadlines and be able to have effective communication.
• Be proactive and invert and advise new efficient ways to improve our systems, especially in relation to treasury.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. 
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge in tax matters.
• Experience in the NGO sector.
• Proficiency in computers (Word, Excel & Access).
• Skill in the use of SAP by Design accounting software.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to plan with good organizational skills, including prioritization.
• Initiative and ability to follow up on issues.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to SNV's mission and values, gender equality, and social justice.

Competencies:

• Focus on quality
• Controlling Progress
• Problem Analysis
• Integrity

Contract Type: National - Full time

This position will be based on donor funding and approval confirmation.

Expected start date: 1st May 2025.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa.

Contract Duration: Eight months with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on February 28, 2025. Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the position's requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both nationally and internationally determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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