About the Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world.  LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

 Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Ethiopia  

LWF World Service Ethiopia is a registered foreign charity, which has been operating in Ethiopia since 1973 implementing various development and humanitarian projects in different parts of Ethiopia.  LWF World Service Ethiopia works closely with the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), the Ethiopian Government, UN organizations and other funding partners. Its thematic areas include the promotion of food security and sustainable livelihood, sustainable natural resources management, emergency preparedness, response and rehabilitation, and capacity building.  A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centred and community-based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

LWF Safeguarding Commitment

LWF World Service is committed to creating and maintaining a safe organization where people we come in contact with are protected from harm and abuse. Harm and abuse may include but are not limited to physical, psychological, and sexual violence and abuse, financial and material abuse, all forms of modern slavery, and all forms of maltreatment and exploitation.” 

Job Purpose   

The Accountant is responsible for to prepare all bank and cash books for Addis Ababa office, prepare monthly tax payments to revenue and customs authority, prepare payroll in the absence of the senior accountant and provide support to the senior accountant as needed. On top of that the accountant is responsible to check the accuracy and completeness of financial documents before submission to the senior accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain register for all cash vouchers, journal vouchers and other necessary vouchers as per the finance manual of LWF/DWS and report to the Senior Accountant  monthly;

• Complete all tax-related forms including income tax and withholding tax and ensure payments are affected to respective Government offices before the deadline and present status report to the Finance Manager monthly during the absence of Senior Accountant.

• Complete the employee’s pension form and pay the contribution to the respective Government office before the deadline and report the status to the Finance Manager monthly during the absence of a senior accountant;

• Follow and ensure that pension contributions from the Organization and staff are paid on time in Addis Ababa and report to the Finance Manager during the absence of a senior accountant;

• Assist the process and follow-up of opening and closing accounts of the Organization in Addis Ababa as well as regions where LWF projects are involved;

• Operate the Addis Ababa Office Petty Cash accounts according to LWF-ET procedures;

• Effect payment of the Addis Ababa Office payroll ensuring that payroll forms are accurately and properly signed and pay all other approved advances and payment orders;

• Prepare cheques, collect and disburse cash, as payment orders and related documents – as required;

• Keep and record all disbursements and receipts in the Cash Book and Bank Books properly and up-to-date the balance daily according to LWF-ET procedures;

• Collect bank statements of the Head Office from the bank during the first week of each month;

• Once collected check against the bank book and send to the senior accountant together with the cash book in the first week of the following month,

• Travel to the bank to handle such financial operations as fund transfers, petty cash replenishments, local transfers to projects etc. as required;

• Be responsible for the safe-keeping of cash, cheques, vouchers unused and used and other valuable items of LWF-ET;

• Make sure that payment orders are approved by the appropriate authority before effecting payments;

• Effect payments carefully by checking account/clearances are supported by genuine/original documents such as receipts, purchase requisition, purchase orders, contracts, proformas, invoices, goods receiving notes, etc… are accurate and original;

• Handle money transfer activities to Projects and Make sure cash Management Policy is respected

• Handle settlement of cash advance, register and follow-up due dates for clearance of advances/suspense such as travel and working advance etc.;

• Assist the Finance officer in preparing payrolls; 

Job Requirements

Job Requirements- Experience, Knowledge & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other related fields

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in areas of Finance/ accounting/book-keeping knowledge.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels.

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, proactive and a good team player.

• High level of integrity and honesty.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY a detailed CV and application letter through THIS LINK

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

LWF Ethiopia is an equal-opportunity employer. LWF Ethiopia considers all applicants based on merit without regard to sex, color, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status or disability.

Women are encouraged to apply and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.