Project Accountant at Women Empowerment – Action, Ethiopia

Urgent Internal/External Vacancy announcement

Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) is an indigenous non- political, non- religious, non-profit, humanitarian and development-oriented organization working in Ethiopia to the improvement of the social, economic, and physical well-being of the poor women in particular and the community in general. Currently the organization is operating in four regions SNNPR, Oromia, and Amhara National Regional States and Tigray Region. WE-Action envisions “Envision a Gender Just Ethiopia”.

WE-Action is currently looking for competent, qualified, and interested female candidates.

Note: – WE-Action has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and other forms of gender-based violence.

Currently, WE-Action is seeking to hire competent, qualified and interested candidate for the position of Project Accountant for Mekelle area field office.

Description of the Position

• Position: – Project Accountant
• Duty Station: Tigray Region (Mekelle 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