Project Accountant Full Time

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

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;

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

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