Cashier Accountant

Job Description

CONSORTIUM OF ETHIOPIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONSOFPEACE (CECSOP)

Vacancy Announcement

Position: Cashier Accountant

Number of Positions: 1

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Project Officer and Finance Officer

Contract Duration: One year, renewable based on performance and availability of funding

Salary: Competitive and negotiable based on CECSOP's salary scale and the candidate's qualifications and experience

About CECSOP

The Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations of Peace (CECSOP) is a consortiumofcivil society organizations committed to promoting peace building, conflict prevention, social

cohesion, dialogue, and sustainable peace in Ethiopia. Through collaboration, capacitydevelopment, advocacy, and coordinated interventions, CECSOP works to strengthenthecontribution of civil society organizations to peace and development. CECSOP invites qualified, competent, and motivated applicants to apply for the followingpositions to support the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluationof itsprograms and projects. Job Purpose: The Cashier Accountant will be responsible for the effective day-to-day financial

management of CECSOP and its projects. The position holder will ensure accurate accounting, sound financial controls, timely financial reporting, budget monitoring, proper documentation, and compliance with CECSOP policies, donor requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Accounting

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records and accounting systems.

• Prepare payment vouchers, receipts, journals, ledgers, and other financial documents.

• Record and process financial transactions accurately and on time.

• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.

• Monitor cash balances and organizational financial obligations. Budget Management and Monitoring

• Support preparation of annual organizational and project budgets. Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.

• Prepare regular budget-versus-actual expenditure reports.

• Identify budget variances and alert management to significant financial issues.

• Support project teams in financial planning and expenditure monitoring.

• Prepare cash-flow forecasts and funding requirements. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and project-specific financial reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting.

• Provide financial information to management and the Board as required.

• Support preparation of financial reports for member organizations and project partners where applicable.

• Ensure financial reports are supported by complete and verifiable documentation. Compliance and Internal Control

• Ensure compliance with CECSOP financial policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements and applicable Ethiopian laws and regulations.

• Strengthen internal financial controls and identify potential financial risks.

• Monitor advances, staff accountabilities, and liquidation of project expenditures.

• Support procurement and payment processes in accordance with approved procedures.

• Ensure appropriate segregation of financial responsibilities.

Audit and Tax

• Support internal and external audits.

• Prepare necessary schedules, documents, and explanations for auditors.

• Follow up implementation of audit recommendations.

• Support compliance with applicable tax and statutory obligations.

• Maintain appropriate records for tax and audit purposes.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an NGO, CSO, consortium, or donor-funded development organization.

• Experience in managing project and organizational finances.

• Demonstrated experience in donor financial reporting and budget monitoring.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial procedures.

• Knowledge of relevant Ethiopian tax and financial regulations.

• Experience with accounting software is required; experience with NGO accounting systems is an advantage.

• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism.

• Good written and spoken English and Amharic.

Key Competencies

• Financial management and accounting

• Budget preparation and monitoring

• Donor financial reporting

• Internal control  Audit support  Financial analysis

• Attention to detail  Integrity and confidentiality

• Time management  Computer and accounting software skills

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

1. Updated CV not exceeding five pages;

2. Cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for;

3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates;

4. Contact information for three professional referees, including at least one recent supervisor.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

Email: cecsop2023@gmail.com Copy to, Cecsop2026@gmail.com In person you can alsoSubmit your Cv at CECSOP head Office, Hayahulet Mazoria next to Golagul tower, Noahreal

state building, Floor 2 Office Number 26. Application Deadline: November 01/2026

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and/or interview. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

CECSOP is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, accountability, and professional integrity. Qualified candidates who can contributetoCECSOP's commitment to inclusive and sustainable peace building are encouraged toapply. CECSOP maintains a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination, fraud, corruption, and other forms of misconduct. CECSOP reserves theright to conduct appropriate reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process. Consortium of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations on Peace (CECSOP)Addis Ababa Bole Sub City, Hayahulet Mazoria next to Golagul tower, Noah real state building, Floor 2 Of ice Number 26., Email: cecsop2023@gmail.com, Tel: +251-912809325, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.