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Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) is a civil society organization, non-political, non-religious and not-for-profit working in areas of sustainable wetland/natural resources management and livelihoods improvement with the aim to achieve the dual goals of environment and development in Ethiopia. EWNRA in partner and with financial support from Menschen fuer Menschen Foundation of Switzerland is under the implementation of the project entitled “Green Development for Resilience” to be implemented in fogera woreda, Debub Gonder Zone, Amhara Regional State.
Duties and Responsibility
- Working with and reporting to the finance and administration officer, the cashier accountant will be responsible for handling the project petty cash and reporting the monthly petty cash balance;
- Prepare checks and check payment vouchers and cash receipts upon receiving approved payment requests approved by responsible authorities (Project coordinator, Administrative and Finance Officer mainly and when other staff is delegated by these bodies) to different organizations;
- Undertake the procurement of office equipment and stationeries when instructed by the concerned and responsible personnel by following the necessary procedures;
- Follow up settlement of staff advances with the month withdrawn and no further advance is given to the same person before settling the outstanding balance;
- Report daily cash balance and other monthly reports as per the organization’s financial procedures;
- Prepare per-diem payment based on the approved travel authorization/timesheet as per the policy of the organization;
- Assist in organizing meetings, workshops and/or any other EWNRA related events
- Assist staff in filling different forms (like medical, leave, etc)
- Write (draft) any official letters in any given issue upon request
- Performs tasks of routine incoming the outgoing correspondence and filling duties
- Any other admin and finance related activity that may be required by the administrative and finance officer
Qualification and Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Accounting from a recognized University/College
- 2 years for Degree holders and 4 years for Diploma holders in the same position
- Nogo’s Experience is highly preferable
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of working on Peachtree accounting software for FAO position
- Good ability both in spoken and written English
- Cooperative, a team player, gender-sensitive and excellent in interpersonal relationships
- Have a strong commitment and openness to learning and share
Number Required: 1 (One)
Salary: As per the organization’s Scale
Terms of Employment: with 45 days of provisional period for one year contract with the possibility of renewal
Duty Station: In fogera Woreda, Woreta Township with travel to kebeles when deemed necessary
How to apply
All supporting documents (copies of credentials) can be sent to EWNRA in digital form through the email address
Email: [email protected]