Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, the Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those who are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a Program Cashier is responsible for receiving payments made to SOS-CVE, depositing cash and cheques received to the bank account, and effecting cash and cheque payments as per the directives thereon. The incumbent is required to carry out his/her duties following the SOS CV Safeguarding policies and regulations, the Code of Conduct, the values-based competency frame “Living our Values” and any further international and local regulation that influences safeguarding at SOS.

What we provide?

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Your role?

While working with us you will be in charge of the following,

• Checks and accounts receive payments made to SOS-CVE and provide official receipts thereon.

• Deposits daily money received by cash and cheque to a bank account.

• Prepares payment vouchers for approval of concerned officials.

• Pays salaries according to the payroll prepared.

MANAGE PETTY CASH

• Administers petty cash and affects authorized payments ensuring completeness and correctness of supporting documents.

• Advances cash for authorized expenditures of the organization, ensuring completeness and correctness of supporting documents.

• Effects payment of bills such as telephone, electricity, water, etc. Upon approval of the same.

• Maintains petty cash fund and replenishes fund with accountant against proper payment vouchers.

• Keeps properly cash and cheque pad, printed receipts and transaction documents in safe custody.

RECORD KEEPING

• Keeps record of amounts received and paid, reconciles cash at hand with recorded balance.

• Notifies immediately the Program Finance Manager of any overage or shortage incurred.

• Compiles and submits daily recipes and payments to the Program Finance Manager with the necessary supporting documents.

• Controlling mother’s household books every 14 days

• Coding all payments as per given directives

• Follow up on daily cash position.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other similar duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

SAFEGUARDING (CHILD, YOUNG PEOPLE, ADULT AND ASSET

• Responsible for taking part in awareness-raising sessions and capacity building training in relation to Safeguarding to prevent and protecting children, young people, adults and assets from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination

• Support children, young people and adults to make them understand the safeguarding risks and protection mechanisms

• Ensure that safeguarding measures are in place within area of his/her responsibility and that staff, associates and other key stakeholders are aware of safeguarding principles and measures.

• Responsible for reporting any safeguarding suspicion, concern, allegation, or incident immediately, following the safeguarding reporting procedures. Safeguarding reports should be made to the safeguarding team at the program level and/or to the respective line manager; and

• Responsible for ensuring behaviors and all relationships are based on safeguarding and in line with the Code of Conduct and adhering to it in every situation.

• Conduct themselves per the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Local/Country Policies and Procedures.

Up for the challenge...

Then check out our criteria’s:

Job Requirements

Must Criteria

• Education: College Diploma in Accounting or other relevant field of study

• Experience:Four or above years of directly relevant work experience

• Has an understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understanding the organization and commitment to its vision and mission: able to clearly communicate SOS Children’s Villages Who We Are (Vision, Mission & Values), “Living our Values” policies and strategies in all areas.

• Organization and Planning: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Communication Skill: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to Detail: - excellent in attention to detail and working on routine activities with initiative.

• Customer service orientation: - Has excellent customer service orientation and professional demeanour. 

• Confidential: Discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information of the organization

• Software: Proficiency in MS applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and D365,

• Integrity and Ethics: Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Core competencies:

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with

• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand, and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.

• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.

• Initiative: Speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.

• Results Orientation: Prioritize safeguarding, look for solutions and focus on desired results.

How to Apply

Excited to take on a new Challenge..

Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS) using THIS LINK

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.

SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.