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Project Accountant

Women Empowerment in Action

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

3 years

1 Position

2025-06-30

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2025-07-05

Required Skills

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Fields of study

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action)

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 Project Accountant, 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.

Description of the Position

  • Position: - Project Accountant

  • Duty Station: South Region (Dimka Town)   

  • 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 

Duties & 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 reported are reconciled with your accounting record.

  • Ensure that the financial reports have the required documentation before sharing these reports; 

  • Assist Admin & Finance Officer in the facilitation of project administration matters, such as procurement and close-out;

Job Requirements

 Educational Qualification and Experience

  • BA in the Accounting and Finance field with 2 years and above experience. 

  • A proven skill with computer based financial reporting is a must.

  • NGO work experience preferable. 

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

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.

    Priority will be given for qualified female applicants

How to Apply

Interested applicant can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV through THIS LINK or in person to Women Empowerment Action Dimeka Field Office within the specified time frame.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 04/07/2025

Fields Of Study

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

check accounting records

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