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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 Project Coordinator, the Finance and Administrative Officer will be in charge of leading the finance and administrative unit within the project office;
- The candidate, is responsible for budget planning, administrating and managing project fund, human resources, property management and handling, facilitating the recording and posting of financial data;
- Guide and support the preparation of payment vouchers, record transactions, process disbursements, analyze financial data, and verify all source documents for proper approval and documentation;
- Participate and prepares financial statements;
- keep up-to-date pertinent records of the books of accounts, and prepare and control the budget;
- Implement accounting systems;
- Preparing the necessary reports establishing sound internal control, ensure with full compliance with EWNRA rules and regulations of financial processes, financial records and reports and audit follow and implementation of effective internal control framework.
- Further prepares/reviews regular financial reports.
- Work in close collaboration with other teams within the project.
- Facilitate and follow up transfers made to the project sub-office and timely settlement of the transfers.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the activities undertaken within the project intervention kebeles.
Qualification and Experience
- BA Degree in Accounting from a recognized University/College and
- 3 years service with 1 year of minimum service in FAO position
- Ngo’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]