Job Description
Women Empowerment Action (WE-Action) is a feminist women's rights organization that has been operating across various regions in Ethiopia, including Amhara, Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and Tigray, for the past 30 years. WE-Action has four strategic goals: combating gender inequality, promoting gender-equitable and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring protection and lifesaving support, and achieving organizational excellence. WE-Action in collaboration with Christian Aid is currently seeking a competent project Accountant Cashier at Borena Field Office.
Note: - WE-Action has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and any forms of Gender-Based Violence.
Description of the Position
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Position:- Project Accountant Cashier
Duty Station: Oromiya Region, Borena Zone Dubuluk woreda
Salary: As per the organization’s scale
Number of positions: 1 (One)
Employment Type: Full time
Duration: based on performance evaluation result and availability of budget
General Duties and responsibilities
Maintain and control the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports and payroll.
Record daily petty cash payments and prepare summary to request for replenishment before the end of petty cash fund
Record receipt of cash, cheques or bank transfer by identifying the name of the donors and Project
Disburse authorized payments from petty cash by checking the supporting documents
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;
Gender and Social Inclusion and Accountability
Participate and contribute for organization gender and accountability work.
Plan, implement and report gender equality, social inclusions and accountability activities in respective projects/programs.
Work in collaboration with the Gender and Social Inclusion coordinator in designing and implementation of gender capacity building for field staffs etc…
Safeguarding
Able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, and feel confident that they have been understood.
Understands local safeguarding structures and arrangements
Practices in a manner that seeks to reduce the risk of abuse, harm or neglect
Identifies and refers to appropriate services any other associated persons including careers, family members and children at risk
Able to document safeguarding concerns, and maintain appropriate record-keeping, recording the wishes and views of the adult or child at risk, differentiating between fact and opinion etc…
Accountability and transparency
Ensure that communications and products of WE-Action are visible in project area
Adhere to the organization accountability framework; communicate for employees for effective implementations.
Implement WE- Action compliances to Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) and develop communities’ capacity accordingly.
Create awareness to community, target groups and peers on WE-Actions compliant Handling Mechanisms during weekly, monthly, and quarterly dialogue sessions
Participate in organizational conversations to discuss on cross cutting issues such as gender, HIV, safeguarding, social inclusion etc…
Gather feedback and complaints on any concerns of the project implementation and organization and formally document and report back to field offices with a confidential and secure manner
Respond in a timely manner to safeguarding concerns to ensure participants are kept safe from harm etc…
Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience
BA in Accounting and Finance field with 4-6 years and above experience.
A proven skill with computer based financial reporting, budgeting and financial tracking is a must.
NGO work experience preferable (2-3 years).
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
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable application letter, updated CV through Ethio Jobs
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information
Name of the position you have applied for
Summary of your qualifications and experience
Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors
Closing date: 19/08/2026
Female Applicants highly encouraged
