CASHIER /ACCOUNTANT

Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) is an Ethiopian Residents Charity Organization, non-political, non-religious and not-for-profit LNGO 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 is looking to hire professionals to fill the Cashier/Accountant vacant posts for the project entitled: REDD+ Participatory Forest Management (PFM) Project Phase III being implemented in Southwest Ethiopia.

CASHIER /ACCOUNTANT;

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Finance and Administrative Officer based in Mizan Project Office, the Cashier/Accountant will have the following duties and responsibilities:

The Cashier/accountant is expected to check the bills: verify the amounts, the periods and analyze the documents, to manage and follow up repayments of advances, loans etc. Maintain the daily books of accounts in the cashbooks, collects and prepares/ review bank reconciliation statement. Prepare monthly cash flow, keep financial documents in a safe place, follow up record and maintain fixed assets register. Prepare payroll and ensure monthly payment to the staff, monitor and evaluate financial utilization of the project, review all payment against the budget in sub office, handle petty cash and report weekly petty cash balance for proper management. Timely submit the project financial document to Liquidation purpose.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply as this position is reserved for Female Candidate.

Salary: As per the organization’s scale

Terms of employment: One-year (12 months) contract based on successful performance

Closing date: 10 days after this announcement or on May 26/2025 and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Duty Station: – Mizan-Aman township with possibility of travelling to project intervention areas.

Number required: 1

Qualification and Experience:

BA or Diploma in accounting/related field from recognized University/ College with minimum of two years and four years work experience respectively. Demonstrated extensive knowledge in appropriate software such as Peachtree accounting software is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of working area language will be an advantage.
• Must be able to work independently and have personal ability to work in team
• Good ability both in spoken and written English
• Working experience with NGOs is advantageous.