About the Job
\nTerm of Employment: One year with possibility of extension<\/p>\n
Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa Ethiopia<\/p>\n
Required Number: one<\/p>\n
Application Deadline: June 26, 2026<\/p>\n
Background<\/p>\n
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), formerly known as the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), is a strategy and delivery-oriented government institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of Ethiopia\u2019s agriculture sector, which is a key contributor to the country\u2019s GDP, exports, and workforce. The ATI\u2019s work is centered on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers (SHFs) across the country for improved income, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability.<\/p>\n
The ATI works to transform the agriculture sector in Ethiopia by conducting policy and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support and capacity building, coordinating.<\/p>\n
platforms to better integrate partners and projects and designing and directly leading several innovative\/pilot interventions.<\/p>\n
The Institute joins forces with various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, farmers, and development partners, to support the implementation of agricultural development programs and initiatives. In addition, the ATI collaborates with national and international partners to facilitate knowledge exchange and learning opportunities. The Institute plays a crucial role in generating and disseminating information to support evidence-based decision-making in Ethiopia\u2019s agricultural sector.<\/p>\n
Our Culture<\/p>\n
We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.<\/p>\n
At ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country\u2019s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training, and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.<\/p>\n
POSITION SUMMARY:<\/p>\n
The Senior Finance Officer is accountable for the specific deliverables of the finance team, pertaining to financial transaction processing, recording, data management, treasury\/disbursement management, AR\/AP management, reporting, as well as organization-wide budgeting process. The Senior Finance Officer is expected to work closely with and has direct oversight of the activities of the junior finance officers & finance officers to ensure the fulfillment of responsibilities. The Senior Finance Officer also acts as a liaison between the Finance Managers and the Finance Officers and the rest of the finance team to ensure the smooth functioning of the team.<\/p>\n
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:<\/p>\n
1.Support and ensure a robust and timely budgeting and planning process:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Organize and Provide training, and closely support the budget holders during the development of the budget formulation process.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Review the draft budget submitted by SD, and provide feedback before it is submitted to the CEO to ensure that accurate budget is submitted to the CEO;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure that the approved budgets and subsequent amendments are correctly uploaded into the system.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support the Budget & Planning Manager to ensure budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assist the Budget and Planning Manager in invalidating the proposed budget is formulated in accordance with established policies and guidelines.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Compile periodical BVA and parliament reports and submit them for review in a timely manner.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Follow up and incorporate feedback and action on budget variances in future planning and budget amendments.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure budget amendment processes are in accordance with ATI policies and procedures.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Review program and project spending against approved budgets and highlight any variances to budget holders.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Analyze transactions and investigate any unusual items and take appropriate corrective actions.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Reconciliation of accounts between the two systems (AGRESSO & IFMIS) and follow-up advances for timely settlements<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support auditors (Both the IA & External auditors) during the audit and respond to audit queries.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Put the approved Gov\u2019t budget into IFMIS and perform budget transfer\/realignment as required.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support auditors (Both the IA & External auditors) during the audit and respond to audit queries.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Conduct analysis and validate and review budgets periodically.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assist in the coordination of budget preparation and support in the preparation of regular and special budget reports.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Handle budget-checking tasks of all ATI requests using ERP based on the pre-set threshold.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Manage year-end closing routines and submit all the required financial reports to MOF and IA per the timeline prescribed by the MOF financial management directive.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Facilitate and follow up annual OFAG and Quarterly Internal audits, handle audit queries, and provide a response to the audit findings in consultation with the budget and planning manager, and track audit action plans and ensure timely implementation of the audit action plans as per the timeline set in the audit reports.<\/p>\n
2. Treasury, Disbursement, and Data Management related roles:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Supervise & directly lead the disbursements, Treasury & Data management officers, Accounts clerks, and assistants (Doc. & Admin.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure all financial transactions including disbursement and treasury-related activities and transactions are conducted promptly and efficiently and in accordance with accounting practices and ATI guidelines.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring the application of robust and adequate financial controls and procedures in line with ATI finance policies and good accounting practices.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure all financial controls are accurately and consistently applied across all aspects of financial transaction processing, financial management, record keeping, and reporting.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all financial transactions and related activities by overseeing and working closely with the finance officers and other team members.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure data integrity and accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in the ERP accounting systems\/ books.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure internal working procedures and controls on cash, creditor, and debtor management.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Maintain accrual and prepayment accounts in accordance with ATI policies.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with ATI policies and reconciled monthly with the financial records.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure taxes are deducted from salaries and paid according to government legislation requirements.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure integrity of cash management and of transfers to field offices.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Coordinate the reconciliation process of data between IFMIS and AGRESSO and HQ & ROs on a regular basis and take appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts are completed, and cash and bank balances are managed in the organization to prevent cash overrun.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Carry out Approval, checking & verifying payment requests\/Vouchers before effecting payments in Agresso ERP\/IFMIS.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure that all financial transactions are fully supported, and accurately coded and that they are all captured in Agresso ERP on a timely basis \u2013 supporting documentation is properly filed for ease of retrieval.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Maintain accrual and prepayment accounts in accordance with ATI policies.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure petty cash, banks, floats, and advances are processed in accordance with ATI policies and reconciled monthly.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure the safe security of cash in the office and coordinate weekly and monthly cash counts, including spot counts.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts from the 4 regional office is received and reviewed, and make the required cash transfers to the field offices on a timely basis;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security and ease of retrieval for a complete audit trail from the System Accounts records to supporting documentation and vice\u2013versa.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure that internal financial controls relating to Financial Data, Receivables, cash on hand, and bank are consistently applied e.g., maintaining authorized bank signatories list in accordance with the scheme of delegation.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Directly lead, manage, and motivate the disbursement officers, accounts clerk & cashiers and ensure that they have clear work plans & performance management is integrated into day-to-work activities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security and ease of retrieval for a complete audit trail from the System Accounts records to supporting documentation and vice versa.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mange \/Handle batch upload when rectification or bulk adjustments are raised.<\/p>\n
3.Receivables\/Payables, and Payroll Management<\/p>\n
\u2022 Supervise & directly lead the Receivables, Payroll & tax officer.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth implementation of robust and adequate financial systems and procedures in line with ATI finance policies and good accounting practices.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Implement the tasks within the finance daily to make sure that month-end and year-end routine are performed as directed by the Finance Manager and in accordance with ATI timescales.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure that monthly payroll for employees, contractors, and casual staff are released timely and accurately.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure that any employee-related payments like-Resigned employees\u2019 settlements, data enumerators, etc., were affected on monthly basis.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Follow up that the monthly Government Obligations like VAT, withholding tax, income tax, pension, etc, & settle to the respective Gov\u2019t Organ as per the prescribed submission date;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Follow up the Collection monthly employee\u2019s attendance sheet & validate it with monthly payroll;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Respond to employee \/staff-related queries on payroll & prepare regular management payroll reports.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Follow up the monthly posting of payroll transactions in ERP.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Research and resolve payroll & Obligation transaction-related discrepancies and clear on monthly basis & all accounts have a clear and normal balance.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Supervise\/Make sure receivables-related transactions, maintain accurate records and reconcile the General Ledger A\/R.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Manage Travel advance request review both (local and international) and follow up subsequent settlement.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Check the completeness & validate the documents related to the settlement of advances related to local\/international travel,<\/p>\n
\u2022 Initiate Journal vouchers for settlement of sub-grant advances.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Manage the proper capturing of advance to be collected from staffs & follow up the subsequent collection\/Settlement, Monitor staffs\/customer\u2019s account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Supervise\/Participate in checking of advance settlements such as procurement, workshop, work, etc advance as per the pre-seated threshold.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Initiate \/Register receivables\/Payables related settlements\/adjustments using Journal vouchers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Generate receivables age analysis & review the AR aging to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Research and resolve receivables transaction-related discrepancies and Clear abnormal receivables, Clear abnormal balances on monthly basis & make sure all ledger accounts have clear and normal Ledger balance.<\/p>\n
4. Yearend routines\/Financial reports \/Audit related tasks<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prepare & submit draft year-end reports for review by the Finance Manager timely, accurate, and efficient financial reporting MGMT.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support in all audit and compliance-related activities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Provision of ad-hoc financial management information and analysis from the system for the use of management and budget holder as required.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support internal and external audit processes & Assist the Finance Manager in producing Financial Reports.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support in ensuring that audit recommendations (internal and external) are implemented.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Check the financial transactions recorded in the financial system and make adjustments to account for accruals for utilities and other commitments, clear abnormal balances before preparing reports.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Back up the Finance Manager and perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and or finance Director.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Support all audit and compliance-related activities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Directly lead Junior finance officers & finance officers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Perform other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager and or Budget & Reporting-Manager<\/p>\n
About You
\nRequired qualifications, competencies, skills, training, and experience:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Accounting and Finance from a recognized university.<\/p>\n
\u2022 At least 6 years for BA\/4 Years for MA professional experience, out of which 2-3 years\u2019 experience is as Sr. Finance Officer\/ Sr. Receivables Officer in Gov\u2019t, Donor Gov\u2019t Bilateral & Multilateral organizations, International\/Local NGO\u2019s or relevant professional experience<\/p>\n
\u2022 Special Training- Computer knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, particularly QuickBooks etc.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Prior Knowledge of Automated Accounting system like Agresso ERP\/Oracle-IFMIS is an asset<\/p>\n
\u2022 Knowledge of local laws of the country<\/p>\n
\u2022 Commitment to ATI values<\/p>\n
\u2022 Flexibility and ability to stay effective and motivated in a fast-changing environment.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability and willingness to work long hours and work with other staffs<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fluency in English and Amharic and\/or other Ethiopian languages is highly desired<\/p>\n
\u2022 Superior attention to detail; skills such as analytic; critical thinking; problem-solving; multi-tasking abilities are required in addition to integrity, and honesty<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[188],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-37643","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-accounting-and-finance","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Ethiopian-Agricultural-Transformation-Agency.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"188":"Accounting And Finance"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-26","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/apply.ata.gov.et","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Ethiopian-Agricultural-Transformation-Agency.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Ethiopian-Agricultural-Transformation-Agency.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)","_job_title":"Senior Finance Officer","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"188","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-26","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nTerm of Employment: One year with possibility of extension\r\n\r\nDuty Station(s): Addis Ababa Ethiopia\r\n\r\nRequired Number: one\r\n\r\nApplication Deadline: June 26, 2026\r\n\r\nBackground\r\n\r\nThe Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI), formerly known as the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), is a strategy and delivery-oriented government institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of Ethiopia\u2019s agriculture sector, which is a key contributor to the country\u2019s GDP, exports, and workforce. The ATI\u2019s work is centered on improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers (SHFs) across the country for improved income, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability.\r\n\r\nThe ATI works to transform the agriculture sector in Ethiopia by conducting policy and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support and capacity building, coordinating.\r\n\r\nplatforms to better integrate partners and projects and designing and directly leading several innovative\/pilot interventions.\r\n\r\nThe Institute joins forces with various stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, farmers, and development partners, to support the implementation of agricultural development programs and initiatives. In addition, the ATI collaborates with national and international partners to facilitate knowledge exchange and learning opportunities. The Institute plays a crucial role in generating and disseminating information to support evidence-based decision-making in Ethiopia\u2019s agricultural sector.\r\n\r\nOur Culture\r\n\r\nWe have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results. Our culture is one where talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.\r\n\r\nAt ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country\u2019s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training, and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.\r\n\r\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\r\n\r\nThe Senior Finance Officer is accountable for the specific deliverables of the finance team, pertaining to financial transaction processing, recording, data management, treasury\/disbursement management, AR\/AP management, reporting, as well as organization-wide budgeting process. The Senior Finance Officer is expected to work closely with and has direct oversight of the activities of the junior finance officers & finance officers to ensure the fulfillment of responsibilities. The Senior Finance Officer also acts as a liaison between the Finance Managers and the Finance Officers and the rest of the finance team to ensure the smooth functioning of the team.\r\n\r\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\r\n\r\n1.Support and ensure a robust and timely budgeting and planning process:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Organize and Provide training, and closely support the budget holders during the development of the budget formulation process.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Review the draft budget submitted by SD, and provide feedback before it is submitted to the CEO to ensure that accurate budget is submitted to the CEO;\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure that the approved budgets and subsequent amendments are correctly uploaded into the system.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Support the Budget & Planning Manager to ensure budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Assist the Budget and Planning Manager in invalidating the proposed budget is formulated in accordance with established policies and guidelines.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Compile periodical BVA and parliament reports and submit them for review in a timely manner.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Follow up and incorporate feedback and action on budget variances in future planning and budget amendments.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure budget amendment processes are in accordance with ATI policies and procedures.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Review program and project spending against approved budgets and highlight any variances to budget holders.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Analyze transactions and investigate any unusual items and take appropriate corrective actions.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Reconciliation of accounts between the two systems (AGRESSO & IFMIS) and follow-up advances for timely settlements\r\n\r\n\u2022 Support auditors (Both the IA & External auditors) during the audit and respond to audit queries.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Put the approved Gov\u2019t budget into IFMIS and perform budget transfer\/realignment as required.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Support auditors (Both the IA & External auditors) during the audit and respond to audit queries.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Conduct analysis and validate and review budgets periodically.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Assist in the coordination of budget preparation and support in the preparation of regular and special budget reports.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Handle budget-checking tasks of all ATI requests using ERP based on the pre-set threshold.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Manage year-end closing routines and submit all the required financial reports to MOF and IA per the timeline prescribed by the MOF financial management directive.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Facilitate and follow up annual OFAG and Quarterly Internal audits, handle audit queries, and provide a response to the audit findings in consultation with the budget and planning manager, and track audit action plans and ensure timely implementation of the audit action plans as per the timeline set in the audit reports.\r\n\r\n2. Treasury, Disbursement, and Data Management related roles:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Supervise & directly lead the disbursements, Treasury & Data management officers, Accounts clerks, and assistants (Doc. & Admin.)\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure all financial transactions including disbursement and treasury-related activities and transactions are conducted promptly and efficiently and in accordance with accounting practices and ATI guidelines.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring the application of robust and adequate financial controls and procedures in line with ATI finance policies and good accounting practices.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure all financial controls are accurately and consistently applied across all aspects of financial transaction processing, financial management, record keeping, and reporting.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all financial transactions and related activities by overseeing and working closely with the finance officers and other team members.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure data integrity and accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in the ERP accounting systems\/ books.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure internal working procedures and controls on cash, creditor, and debtor management.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Maintain accrual and prepayment accounts in accordance with ATI policies.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure financial transactions are processed in accordance with ATI policies and reconciled monthly with the financial records.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure taxes are deducted from salaries and paid according to government legislation requirements.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure integrity of cash management and of transfers to field offices.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Coordinate the reconciliation process of data between IFMIS and AGRESSO and HQ & ROs on a regular basis and take appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts are completed, and cash and bank balances are managed in the organization to prevent cash overrun.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Carry out Approval, checking & verifying payment requests\/Vouchers before effecting payments in Agresso ERP\/IFMIS.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure that all financial transactions are fully supported, and accurately coded and that they are all captured in Agresso ERP on a timely basis \u2013 supporting documentation is properly filed for ease of retrieval.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Maintain accrual and prepayment accounts in accordance with ATI policies.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure petty cash, banks, floats, and advances are processed in accordance with ATI policies and reconciled monthly.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure the safe security of cash in the office and coordinate weekly and monthly cash counts, including spot counts.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts from the 4 regional office is received and reviewed, and make the required cash transfers to the field offices on a timely basis;\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security and ease of retrieval for a complete audit trail from the System Accounts records to supporting documentation and vice\u2013versa.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure that internal financial controls relating to Financial Data, Receivables, cash on hand, and bank are consistently applied e.g., maintaining authorized bank signatories list in accordance with the scheme of delegation.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Directly lead, manage, and motivate the disbursement officers, accounts clerk & cashiers and ensure that they have clear work plans & performance management is integrated into day-to-work activities.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security and ease of retrieval for a complete audit trail from the System Accounts records to supporting documentation and vice versa.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Mange \/Handle batch upload when rectification or bulk adjustments are raised.\r\n\r\n3.Receivables\/Payables, and Payroll Management\r\n\r\n\u2022 Supervise & directly lead the Receivables, Payroll & tax officer.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Assist the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth implementation of robust and adequate financial systems and procedures in line with ATI finance policies and good accounting practices.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Implement the tasks within the finance daily to make sure that month-end and year-end routine are performed as directed by the Finance Manager and in accordance with ATI timescales.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Make sure that monthly payroll for employees, contractors, and casual staff are released timely and accurately.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Make sure that any employee-related payments like-Resigned employees\u2019 settlements, data enumerators, etc., were affected on monthly basis.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Follow up that the monthly Government Obligations like VAT, withholding tax, income tax, pension, etc, & settle to the respective Gov\u2019t Organ as per the prescribed submission date;\r\n\r\n\u2022 Follow up the Collection monthly employee\u2019s attendance sheet & validate it with monthly payroll;\r\n\r\n\u2022 Respond to employee \/staff-related queries on payroll & prepare regular management payroll reports.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Follow up the monthly posting of payroll transactions in ERP.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Research and resolve payroll & Obligation transaction-related discrepancies and clear on monthly basis & all accounts have a clear and normal balance.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Supervise\/Make sure receivables-related transactions, maintain accurate records and reconcile the General Ledger A\/R.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Manage Travel advance request review both (local and international) and follow up subsequent settlement.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Check the completeness & validate the documents related to the settlement of advances related to local\/international travel,\r\n\r\n\u2022 Initiate Journal vouchers for settlement of sub-grant advances.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Manage the proper capturing of advance to be collected from staffs & follow up the subsequent collection\/Settlement, Monitor staffs\/customer\u2019s account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Supervise\/Participate in checking of advance settlements such as procurement, workshop, work, etc advance as per the pre-seated threshold.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Initiate \/Register receivables\/Payables related settlements\/adjustments using Journal vouchers.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Generate receivables age analysis & review the AR aging to ensure compliance.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Research and resolve receivables transaction-related discrepancies and Clear abnormal receivables, Clear abnormal balances on monthly basis & make sure all ledger accounts have clear and normal Ledger balance.\r\n\r\n4. 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