Job Opportunity: Cashier Accountant (Female Applicants Only) position available at Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) in Addis Ababa. Accounting and Finance jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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
Application Deadline: October 18, 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

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV and cover letter via email to:
?newarecruitments@gmail.com
Subject line: “Cashier Accountant”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.