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Project Accountant

The Lutheran world federation department of world service

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Finance

Accounting

Sekota

3 years

1 Position

2025-01-29

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2025-02-10

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Finance

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Job Description

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.

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 for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered 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-WS has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse of power, sexual exploitation, fraud and corruption, physical and psychological abuse, and criminal offences. Exploitation or abuse of children by LWF-WS personnel will result in criminal, civil, and disciplinary actions, including termination of employment. LWF-WS works to reduce the risks of child abuse and exploitation associated with delivering LWF-WS, or LWF-WS-funded activities, including training.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Position Holder:

He/She shall:

  • Ensure that the overall Supervision of the project Financial Activities are properly performed and follows up that the daily routines are carried out smoothly.

  • Assist the Project Coordinator in all aspects of administrative actions.

  • See to it that adequate stock of supplies are requested on time and maintained in accordance with the policy of LWF.

  • Operate and maintain the project’s Accounts according to LWF-ET procedures.

  • Participate in the preparation of annual/ Working Budget of the project jointly with the program staff.

  • Prepare monthly Fund Request together with the program staff based on the planned activity for the period.

  • Make sure that the monthly fund request is for the activities planned for that period only.

  • Make sure that the finance part of the Quarterly Monitoring Report (QMR) of the project tally the Narrative part of the report

  • Collect the monthly financial report of the project from head office finance every month and should discuss with the concerned project staff

  • Code all disbursements & receipts according to LWF/ET procedure.

  •    Make sure that all disbursements are summarized according to the cost centers and account codes.

  • Ensure that LWF Procurement Procedures are followed and relevant financial documents, such as purchase requisitions, proforma invoice, purchase order, and Goods receiving Notes are properly raised.

  • Prepares and checks Financial Statements before they are sent to the Head Office every month and to reach Head Office before five days of the next month. It includes cash count balance.

  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.

  • Supervise the Store Keepers and see to it that the purchase storing and issuing of goods are processed strictly in accordance with LWF procedures.

  • Make sure that all project Fixed Assets are registered properly in accordance with LWF procedures.

  • Control and Assist the Secretary/Cashier in all financial matters.

  • Prepare monthly Payroll/ Pay Sheet for Casual workers if any, based on the approved attendance and other relevant documents in consultation with the Project Coordinator.

  • Together with the Project Coordinator, He is Answerable for all Purchases and Disbursements in regard to budgetary provisions and stipulations.

  • Make sure that all necessary and appropriate taxes like 2% or 30% With Hold tax (WHT), Income taxes, pension contributions are deducted and paid to the concerned offices of government on time.

  • Make sure that all disbursements are in accordance with LWF financial procedures.  

  • Make sure that all disbursements are not out of the Budget Allocated for each line items  

  • As a responsible head for accounts and personnel administration of the project, he makes surprise cash count & staff supervision, and reports to the Project Coordinator.

  • Where the Accountant is not convinced about certain payments or payment procedures authorized by the Project Coordinator, he should explain his/her concerns.  But if still there is disagreement, the accountant should refer to the Finance Manager at head office for advice.

  • Follow procedure as outlined in LWF World Service Ethiopia Staff Rules, Collective Agreement and other Operation Manuals;

  • Perform any other duties as assigned to him by the Project Coordinator or his designate.

  • This Job Description may be revised by the LWF/WS- Ethiopia at any time as it deems necessary

Job Requirements

Qualification and Work Experience

  • B.A Degree in Accounting or Finance    

  • Excellent skill in computer applications

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience

Key competencies:

  • Excellent written and oral English Language skills required

  • Knowledge of the local language is advantageous

  • Previous related experience in NGO setup is an advantage

  • Relevant on job training's are advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirement can send ONLY detailed C.V and application letter through THIS LINK

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

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

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