Project Accountant
Women Empowerment in Action
Finance
Accounting
Shewa Robit
2 years
1 Position
2025-06-20
to
2025-06-28
accounting department processes
Accounting & Finance
Full Time
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Job Description
Women Empowerment Action (WE-Action) is a feminist women's rights organization that has been operating across various regions in Ethiopia, including Amhara, Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and Tigray, for the past 30 years. WE-Action has four strategic goals: combating gender inequality, promoting gender-equitable and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring protection and lifesaving support, and achieving organizational excellence. WE-Action is currently seeking a competent Program Operations Manager, responsible for providing strategic leadership across more than 35 projects implemented in 10 field offices.
Note: WE-Action has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and any forms of Gender-Based Violence.
I. Description of the Position
Position: Project Accountant
Duty Station: Shewarobit
Salary: As per the organization's scale
Number of positions: 1 (One)
Employment Type: Full time
Duration: For one year with the possibility of extension based on the performance and budget availability
II. General Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and control the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports, and payroll.
Reconcile and follow up of financial statements and bank reconciliations monthly.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
Support the project admin & finance officer in budget planning, modification and forecasting.
Ensure that the expenditure report is reconciled with your accounting record.
Ensure that the financial reports have the required documentation before sharing these reports.
Follow up that the procurements are handled and ensure the necessary office supplies are in place.
Effect payments for electricity, water, internet, fax and telephone bills in time.
Assist Admin & Finance Officer in the facilitation of project administration matters, such as procurement and close-out; Pay authorized payments to suppliers, purchasers or other staff and ensure that they are settled in time.
Effect payments for electric, water, internet, fax and telephone bills in time.
Prepare check payment vouchers, journal vouchers, receipts & supporting documents and take over from branch offices accountants & finance officers.
Properly follow the settlement of income tax, pension contribution, provident fund and withholding tax in time.
Record daily petty cash payments and prepare summary to request for replenishment before the end of petty cash fund. Disburse authorized payments from petty cash by checking the supporting documents.
Job Requirements
III. Educational Qualification and Experience
BA in Accounting and Finance and related field with minimum 2 years and above experience.
A proven skill with computer-based financial reporting is a must.
NGO work experience preferable.
IV. Required Skills:
Peachtree software application skill is preferable.
Good knowledge of Excel application skill is mandatory.
Strong communication skills.
Training on IPSAS is added value.
Administrative skill
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV through THIS LINK
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information:
Name of the position you have applied for
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors
Fields Of Study
Accounting & Finance
Skills Required
accounting department processes
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