Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of the position is to provide Finance services and other admin support for WaterAid Ethiopia’s North Mecha project.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks:

- Process Payments;

- Review payment requests for coding, completeness, availability of budgets and taxes calculations as applicable;

- Ensure all financial transactions of the project are processed in compliance to WaterAid Internal requirements, donors’ requirements and any other applicable local government rules;

- Manage petty cash fund of the project;

- Record transaction on cash book daily and submit it for review to respective project Coordinators at the time of replenishment and by end of every month;

- Make a timely replenishment of petty cash; also ensure timely cash count;

- Post transaction on Sun system accurately and on time;

- Prepare cheque payments once transactions are reviewed and approved;

- Effect payments (workshops/trainings/vendors…) accordingly for approved transactions attaching all relevant documents;

- Make timely payment of withholding tax to the local taxing authorities;

- Compile all relevant financial documents and upload them on Share point following WaterAid Ethiopia guideline for documentation;

- Organize and file all hard copies of financial transactions; and make available as requested for audits and internal monitoring;

- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for Field Office bank, get it signed by Project Coordinators, and submit to the Country Programme Senior Finance Officer on within the given deadline;

- Prepare Journal Vouchers and Cash Receipt Vouchers as appropriate and record on the system on time;

- Ensure meeting WaterAid Ethiopia deadlines for monthly reporting;

- Assist on the procurements of items at field office level;

- Manage the mini store of the Field Office; and support the project on the timely delivery of items to/and from a store;

- Other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements

Required Qualification:

a)    Education

Required:

- College Diploma/BA in Accounting, Bookkeeping or related field 

b)    Experience

Required:

- A minimum of four years relevant experience for diploma and two years for BA

 Desired:

- NGO experience is desirable

c)    Technical Skills

Required:

- Good communication skills and appropriate knowledge in accounting.

- Good skills in computer application.

- Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner.

- Willingness to work under pressure.

- Firm belief in teamwork and gender equality and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS.

- Commitment to values and working styles of WAE

How to Apply

Qualified applicants can send their CV and motivational letter via CLICK HERE 

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. WaterAid Ethiopia does not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, tribe, religion, culture, disability, age, HIV/AIDS status, or any other factor. WaterAid Ethiopia encourages female candidates to apply.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.