Project Accountant

Position:

Organization: Ethiopian Women with Disabilities National Association

Not Specified

Ethiopian Women with Disabilities National AssociationEthiopian Women with Disability National Association (EWDNA) is a local, nonprofit making, nongovernmental organization based in Addis Ababa with 11 branches in Amhara (Gonder, Bahir Dar, Mehale Meda), Oromia (Ambo, jimma, Adama) SNNPR (Arba Minch) Sidama region Hawassa city and Sheger city Sebeta town and Dire Dawa. EWDNA is established in September 2002 with the initiation and struggle of 7 women with disabilities and one non-disabled woman.
EWDNA works on women with 5 types of disabilities; women with visual, hearing, physical & intellectual disability, and women affected by leprosy. EWDNA has 12,590 members of girls and women with disabilities across the country.

Position:

Report to:   Finance Manager  

Required number: 1

Salary: Negotiable 

Place of Work: Four woredas in West Hararghe Zone, namely Meiso, Bordode, Chiro and its surrounding areas, and Guba Koricha.

Duration of Employment: one year   with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of fund. 

The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing and controlling all project-related financial activities in accordance with organizational policies and donor requirements. The position involves maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing timely financial reports, supporting budget planning and forecasting, ensuring proper documentation of expenditures, and facilitating payments, procurements, and statutory obligations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile and follow up of financial statements and bank reconciliations monthly.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

  • Support the project officer  & project coordinator  in budget planning, modification and forecasting.

  • Ensure that the expenditure report is reconciled with your accounting record.

  • Ensure that the financial reports have the required documentation before sharing these reports.

  • Follow up that the  project procurements are handled and ensure the necessary office supplies are in place.

  • Assist project officer  & project coordinator  in the facilitation of project administration matters, such as procurement and close-out; Pay authorized payments to suppliers, purchasers or other staff and ensure that they are settled in time.

  • Effect payments for of the project participants during workshop, for project clients and other relevant meetings.

  • Properly follow the settlement of income tax, pension contribution, provident fund and withholding tax in time.

  • Record daily petty cash payments and prepare summary to request for replenishment before the end of petty cash fund. Disburse authorized payments from petty cash by checking the supporting documents.

 Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • BA in Accounting and Finance and related field with minimum 4 years and above experience.

  • A proven skill with computer-based financial reporting is a must.

  • NGO work experience preferable.

Skills & Competencie

  • 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

How To Apply

Closing Date: 7 working days from its announcement 

The Association reserves the right to close this vacancy before the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.

EWDNA is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, etc. Qualified women with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Applicants have to submit their CV and copies of all supporting documents in person or through or email ewdna2015@yahoo.com / Wonde2323@gmail.com under subject: “Application for Vacancy and include

 postion ”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hand delivery Address: Yeak Subcity Wereda 05H. No 242. Near British Embassy behind Minarol Building /Dr Emebet Dental hospital for more information .

Job Requirements BA Degree in Accounting and Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Place of Work: Four woredas in West Hararghe Zone, namely Meiso, Bordode, Chiro and its surrounding areas, and Guba Koricha. Duties and Responsibilities: - Reconcile and follow up of financial statements and bank reconciliations monthly. - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports. - Support the project officer  & project coordinator  in budget planning, modification and forecasting. How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: ewdna2015@yahoo.com / Wonde2323@gmail.com

Deadline: Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Location: , Four woredas in West Hararghe Zone, namely Meiso, Bordode, Chiro and its surrounding areas, and Guba Koricha.

Amount: 1