Job: Project Accountant - Mekelle, Deadline: February 26, 2025

Location Type : Office

Deadline : February 26th 2025
Career Level : Junior Level(1-3 years)
Employment Type : Contract
Number of people required : 1
Work Experience : 1-3 years

About the Job

Urgent Internal/External Vacancy announcement

Women Empowerment-Action (WE-Action) is an indigenous non- political, non- religious, non-profit, humanitarian and development-oriented organization working in Ethiopia to the improvement of the social, economic, and physical well-being of the poor women in particular and the community in general. Currently the organization is operating in four regions SNNPR, Oromia, and Amhara National Regional States and Tigray Region. WE-Action envisions “Envision a Gender Just Ethiopia”.

WE-Action is currently looking for competent, qualified, and interested female candidates.

Note: - WE-Action has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and other forms of gender-based violence.

Currently, WE-Action is seeking to hire competent, qualified and interested candidate for the position of Project Accountant for Mekelle area field office.

Description of the Position

• Position: - Project Accountant

• Duty Station: Tigray Region (Mekelle 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;

About You

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

Requirement Skill

Adaptability

Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint

Communication

Account management

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their non-returnable application letter and updated CV in person to Mekelle area field Office in Adihawsi above Desta Hotel, Inside Oxfam Mekelle field office Compound at Mekelle town, and through the following email: fiker.a@we-actionethiopia.org for more information 0945457994 within the specified time frame.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: 26-02-2025