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Summary \nThe Project Accountant will be responsible for ensuring effective financial management, accounting, compliance, and reporting support for ECC-ECHO Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) activities implemented through the ERCS Kellam Wollega Branch. \nThe position ensures that all financial transactions, cash transfer-related documents, project expenditures, reconciliations, and supporting documents are accurately recorded, verified, classified, and reported in line with ERCS financial procedures, ECHO donor requirements, DRC compliance standards, and humanitarian accountability principles. \nThe Project Accountant will work closely with the Branch Management, ECC-ECHO Project Team, Finance Department, Financial Service Providers (FSPs), and Regional/HQ finance teams to ensure timely processing of payments, reconciliation of cash assistance transactions, proper documentation, and smooth project implementation. \nKey Responsibilities \nFinancial Management and Accounting \nEnsure proper classification, coding, recording, and filing of all ECC-ECHO project financial transactions according to ERCS accounting procedures and approved budget lines. \nRecord financial transactions into the approved accounting system accurately and timely. \nReview supporting documents including payment requests, invoices, receipts, beneficiary payment records, and contracts before processing. \nVerify availability of budget and ensure expenditures are aligned with approved ECC-ECHO project budgets. \nMaintain accurate accounting records for project income, expenditure, advances, and settlements. \nPrepare financial documents required for internal and external reviews. \nCVA Financial Management and Cash Transfer Support \nProvide financial support for ECC-ECHO Cash and Voucher Assistance implementation activities, including, Beneficiary payment preparation, Cash transfer documentation, Payment verification, Financial reconciliation and Settlement of cash transfer transactions \nWork closely with project teams to ensure cash assistance payments are processed accurately and according to approved procedures. \nCoordinate with Financial Service Providers (FSPs), banks, and relevant stakeholders to address payment-related issues. \nFollow up on rejected, delayed, or unsuccessful beneficiary payments and ensure corrective actions are taken. \nSupport beneficiary payment reconciliation and maintain proper audit trails. \nReconciliation and Financial Reporting \nReconcile project accounts with bank statements and supporting documents on a regular basis. \nPrepare monthly bank reconciliation statements and adjustment entries. \nReview and reconcile ECC-ECHO project accounts with Regional/HQ Finance Offices. \nPrepare trial balances, financial worksheets, expenditure reports, and other financial statements as required. \nCompile project expenditure data and support preparation of donor financial reports. \nProvide timely financial information to support project decision-making. \nBudget Monitoring and Compliance \nMonitor ECC-ECHO project budget utilization and provide regular expenditure updates. \nSupport program teams in reviewing budget versus actual expenditures. \nIdentify budget variances and communicate financial risks to management. \nEnsure compliance with ERCS financial policies and procedures, ECHO financial requirements, DRC consortium compliance standards and Donor documentation requirements \nSupport audit preparation and ensure availability of financial records. \nDocumentation and Record Management \nEnsure completeness, accuracy, and proper filing of all financial documents. \nMaintain organized electronic and hard-copy financial archives. \nScan and maintain project financial documentation to facilitate monthly invoice settlement and reporting. \nEnsure confidentiality and safe handling of financial information. \nConduct regular backup of financial data and records. \nCoordination and Support \nWork closely with Branch Project Coordinator, ECC-ECHO Cash Team, Senior Accountant, Regional Finance Team and Banks and FSPs \nProvide financial guidance and technical support to project staff and volunteers. \nParticipate in project review meetings and financial coordination discussions. \nSupport capacity-building activities on financial procedures, documentation, and compliance. \nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) \nTimely and accurate processing of ECC-ECHO project financial transactions. \nComplete and accurate monthly invoice documentation and settlement. \nTimely bank and project account reconciliation. \nQuality and completeness of financial documentation. \nCompliance with ERCS, ECHO, and DRC financial requirements. \nEffective coordination and responsiveness with project stakeholders. \nTimely submission of financial reports and expenditure updates. \nProper maintenance of project financial records and archives. \n\nRequirements\nQualifications and Experience \nEducation \nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Business Administration, or related fields. \nExperience \n4 years relevant experience for Bachelor’s degree holders \n2 years relevant experience for Master’s degree holders \nExperience in humanitarian project finance management is preferred. \nPrevious experience with ECHO-funded projects, cash assistance programming, or NGO financial management is an advantage. \nRequired Skills and Competencies \nKnowledge of accounting principles and financial management procedures. \nExperience with accounting software and financial reporting systems. \nAbility to prepare financial statements and analyze expenditure data. \nStrong skills in reconciliation and financial documentation management. \nUnderstanding of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) financial processes is an advantage. \nGood analytical and problem-solving skills. \nStrong organizational and time management skills. \nGood communication and interpersonal skills. \nAbility to work effectively in multicultural and field environments. \nAbility and willingness to travel within the project operational areas. \nCommitment to ERCS Fundamental Principles and humanitarian values. \nFluency in written and spoken English is required. \nKnowledge of local languages (Afan Oromo) is desirable \nHow to apply\nInterested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should send and apply \nERCS Oromia Region \nP. 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