Project Cashier - Women Empowerment – Action, Addis-Abeba

About the Organization

Women Empowerment – Action (WE-Action) is a feminist women's rights organization operating across various regions in Ethiopia, including Amhara, Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and Tigray, for the past 30 years.

WE-Action's four strategic goals are:

• Combat gender inequality
• Promote gender-equitable and sustainable livelihoods
• Ensure protection and lifesaving support
• Achieve organizational excellence

Note: WE-Action has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and any forms of gender-based violence.

Position Details

Location: Dacenech Field Office, Addis-Abeba, Ethiopia

Duration: One year with possibility of extension based on 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 on financial statements and bank reconciliations monthly
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support the project admin and finance officer in budget planning, modification, and forecasting
• Ensure that expenditure reported is reconciled with accounting records
• Ensure that financial reports include required documentation before sharing
• Assist admin and finance officer in project administration matters, such as procurement and close-out
• Process authorized payments to suppliers, purchasers, or other staff in a timely manner
• Effect payments for utilities (electric, water, internet, fax, and telephone) on time
• Prepare check payment vouchers, journal vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents; liaise with branch offices accountants and finance officers
• Properly follow procedures for settlement of income tax, pension contributions, provident fund, and withholding tax in a timely manner
• Follow up on property handling and ensure necessary office supplies are recorded