Cashier Accountant

Salary: As per NEWA’s salary scale
Reporting to: Senior Accountant
Contract Duration: 4 Months (Maternity Leave Cover)
Number of Positions: One (1)
Posting Date: October 9, 2025

Organizational Background

The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is a non-partisan, non-governmental network organization established in 2003, and currently NEWA has 50-member local organizations and associations seeking to create a stronger advocacy voice for women’s advancement. NEWA has a twofold goal: synchronizing the individual activities of women’s associations into an integrated collective effort and synergy to realize their common aspirations for gender equality; and launching a vigorous public campaign of promotion, advocacy, and lobbying for women’s rights

Position Overview

NEWA is seeking a dynamic and committed Cashier Accountant to provide cash handling and accounting support for its various projects and programs. The position will cover a 4-month maternity leave period and requires strong attention to detail and integrity in managing financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect all funds and other legal remittances, issue proper receipts, and record all transactions.
• Reconcile daily collections against vouchers/receipts and deposit the cash in the bank at the earliest possible time (no later than the next day) with proper documentation.
• Stamp and properly file all finance-related supporting documents (vouchers, journal vouchers, etc.) in their respective donor box files.
• Record monthly withholding tax and reconcile with system records.
• Prepare year-end journal vouchers and bank payment vouchers and ensure they are filed chronologically.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Accountabilities

• Supervision: Works independently on routine tasks under the general direction of the Finance and Administration Manager.
• Decision Making: Makes routine decisions within assigned responsibilities and is accountable for them.
• Responsibility over Data and Information: Has access to important and highly confidential financial information related to the organization.
• Responsibility over Assets: Custodian of financial files, office equipment, stationery, and other related assets.
• Responsibility over Staff: Cashier.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma in Accounting or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Core Competencies and Values

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Teamwork and respect for diversity
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Planning and organizing
• Effective communication
• Flexibility and adaptability