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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanity, freedom, equality and solidarity. 

People in Need was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents, journalists and activists and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organization in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Throughout our 30 years of existence, People in Need continues to engage in humanitarian aid, development cooperation, education and social inclusion. 

We have been operating in Ethiopia since 2003, working in Five regions; Oromia, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, Sidama and Tigray in different multi sectoral projects in the areas of development and emergency response. 

People in Need, from the very start of its operations in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education, Agriculture, Climate and Environment, Water and Social protection. 

We are part of Alliance 2015, (https://www.alliance2015.org/ a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns change to advocacy aimed at influencing the attitudes and policies of politicians and general public opinion and awareness in Europe.  

More information at https://www.peopleinneed.net/  or HERE.

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Cashier.  

Length of Contract: 6/30/2027

Place of Work: - Based in Nekemt Oromia Region with frequent travel to PIN’s project sites in different regions as required.

Salary: 258 USD

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Cash Box Management

• Collect petty cash from the bank in accordance with the organization's financial guidelines.

• Process cash payments, advances, and advance settlements only after receiving complete supporting documentation with all required approvals and signatures.

• Ensure all cash transactions are recorded in the cash book before any payment is made.

• Prepare and reconcile the physical cash count every Friday before the close of business.

• Submit the weekly cash count report to the Senior Finance Officer (SFO) via email every Friday before the close of business

2. Cash Book Management

• Record financial transactions in the cash book based on complete, verified, and properly approved supporting documents.

• Ensure all cash transactions are accurately entered into the cash book before payments are processed.

• Prepare and process Cash Payment Vouchers (CPVs).

• Reconcile cash records with the physical cash balance on a weekly basis.

• Conduct quarterly cash counts and submit the results to the Senior Finance Officer (SFO).

3. Finance and Administrative Support

·   Ensure all financial transactions are processed in compliance with Ethiopian tax laws, donor regulations, and the organization's financial policies and procedures.

• Process tax payments, including withholding tax (WHT), pension contributions, and employment income tax, within the deadlines specified by the relevant regulations and internal deadlines (DDL).

• Process per diem and travel advance payments for staff, trainees, and other authorized participants in accordance with organizational policies and approved supporting document.

• Facilitate travel-related financial transactions, including travel advances and settlements for field visits and official missions.

• Provide routine financial and administrative support to finance and project staff.

• Assist the Logistics and Procurement Unit by facilitating supplier and other authorized payments.

• Send original financial documents and scanned copies to the Addis Ababa Finance Unit on a weekly basis.

4. Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other finance and administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.

Other

• Perform other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission, program, units and project up on request of line manager/CMT (Country Management team)

• Substitute others related staffs during on absence while assigned by line Manager

• Understand and adherence to overall PIN code of conducts, policies, guidelines and manual

• Understand and Adhere to all donor’s and PIN’s guidelines and policies, with special focus on safeguarding and protection policy

• ACCOUNCOUNTABILITY AND SAFEGUARDING including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.

• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).

• Implement Safeguarding measures throughout the project cycle including a risk analysis related to SEAH and Child protection for each project and develop a mitigation plan accordingly.

• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies. 

• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.  

• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment. 

 General obligations and responsibilities

The Employee is obligated not to purvey any information concerning any of PIN activities to outsiders (including former PIN employees, who may no more be informed about current process in PIN).

PIN is a relief and development organization whose aim is to help and assist needy people. The Employee’s position within the institution requires contacts with outside; he or she therefore conveys a certain image of the PIN. PIN expects its Employees to behave in appropriate manners at all times and in all places. All members of staff should ensure their attitudes correspond to PIN principles, both during and after working hours.

The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness. The Agreement of Liability of Assets has been signed separately.

Job Requirements

·Bachelor's degree in accounting and financial management

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the sector with handling of case

NGO experience highly advantageous

Has very good understanding of PIN Code of Conduct.

Good command of MS Package (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Oromiffa language is a plus

Has very good knowledge on cash book 

3 strong references (only from previous supervisors, will be crosschecked)

How To Apply

·  Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link https://career.peopleinneed.net/?pos=1014

· People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). 

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Requirements ·Bachelor's degree in accounting and financial management field of study with relevant work experience out of with Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the sector with handling of case. How to Apply  Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link