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Project Accountant

Women Empowerment in Action

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Finance

Accounting

Hamer

2 years

1 Position

2025-04-23

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2025-04-29

Required Skills

identify accounting errors

check accounting records

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Fields of study

Accounting & Finance

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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 is currently seeking a competent Program Operations Manager, responsible for providing strategic leadership across more than 35 projects implemented in 10 field offices. 

Note: WE-Action has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and any forms of Gender-Based Violence. 

Description of the Position 

Position: Project Accountant 

Duty Station: South Region (Dimka 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; 

Job Requirements

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 

How To Apply

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. 

Priority will be given for qualified female applicants 

Interested applicant can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV via the following email addresses vacancy@we-actionethiopia.org or in person to Women Empowerment Action Dimeka

Field Office within the specified time frame within the specified time frame. For additional information call +251912313248. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 28/04/2025 

Fields Of Study

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

identify accounting errors

check accounting records

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