Centre for Justice (CJ) is an independent and impartial Ethiopian Civil Society Organization  registered under   the Civil society Organization proclamation no 1113/2019 , registration number #0865 . The organization is working to  promote the  peaceful and inclusive societies(Goal 16 of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda) and the enhancement of   rule of law, access to justice ,human rights & democratic governance in Ethiopia,  emphasizing on “Leave no one behind” through a mix of advocacy, education & training and practical programmes. It is also working to promote the economic, social , political and legal rights of women and girls , advocate for a national penal policy that promotes effective non-custodial responses to crime, and uses prison as a last resort  through alternative conflict resolution mechanisms and  the use of constructive non-custodial sanctions  which encourages social reintegration and promote humane conditions of detention and social  rehabilitation  and re-integration of prisoners.

Vision         

• Peaceful and democratic societies in which criminal justice systems promote rule of law and protect the human rights of disadvantaged people.

• Criminal justice systems that respect the rule of law uphold the rights of suspects and defendants and prevent the unnecessary use of pre-trial detention.

• Humane treatment and conditions for prisoners and prevention of torture in all places of detention.

• Safer communities through rehabilitation, reintegration interventions and interventions to reduce re-offending

CJ currently invites applicants for the position of:  Senior Accountant 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• CJ expects quality and professional work which is an integral part of this contract. With this in condition she will engage in the following job description

• Co-ordinate and produce periodical financial reports and accounts such as income/expenditure, cash flow, balance sheets etc.

• Produces financial statements and other accounts for audit purpose and facilitates the annual audit by independent auditors.

• Ensure that all accounts stores and assets are properly maintained and controlled.

• Ensure that adequate mechanism exists to safeguard the properties of the project.

• Ensure that necessary requisitions are purchased and issued on time.

• Set up and maintain accounting records and the management information system for the project.

•  Reports all financial and accounting transactions of the firm in ledger cards

• Checks the authenticity of supporting documents and prepares payment vouchers and other necessary forms.

• Records daily cash payments and cash receipts, consolidates the accounts and up on approval posts on ledger cards.

• Prepares payroll; checks the correctness of payroll calculations; prepares journal vouchers and submits for approval.

• Collect all bank statement per month to countercheck with financial reports.

• Prepare financial reports.

• Separately holds all accounts in fund accounting system per program and donor..

• Perform other duties as assigned by his immediate supervisor

• Perform other related duties as directed by the immediate supervisors

Period: One year with a possibility of extension based on performance

Place of Work: Head office /Adama 

Job Requirements

Education

• BA/MA  in Accounting & Finance

Experience

• Minimum of 3  years’ experience   in CSO/NGO  

How to Apply

Submit your application letter and CV via email: iisp2@yahoo.com. For further information Contact Tel. +251913450729