External Vacancy Announcement
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.
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
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 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;
Educational Qualification and Experience
- BA in 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
- Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint
- Communication
- Financial management
How To Apply
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
Interested applicant can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV via the following email addresses vacancy@we-actionethiopia.org or in person to Women Empowerment Action Dimeka
Field Office within the specified time frame within the specified time frame. For additional information call 0912313248. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 28/04/2025
