Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action, a globally active international non-governmental organization headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is deeply committed to eradicating hunger and poverty around the world. Our organization is dedicated to promoting sustainable development initiatives, reaching vulnerable populations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Our mission is guided by the idea of a world free of hunger and poverty and is the basis of everything we do.
Welthungerhilfe/GAA works in Ethiopia in partnership with local NGOs to implement and design impactful projects. We also procure funding from various sources, including private donations from USAID, EC, ECHO, UN-OCHA and the German government. We want to help Ethiopians by contributing to social development, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), rural development, and natural resource management. If you are passionate about helping Ethiopians, join our team.
We are currently looking for a highly detailed and motivated Finance Assistant to work with our team in Addis Ababa. Managing project funds and accurately processing financial transactions are important in this role. Our ideal candidate should be able to uphold high standards of financial integrity, have excellent communication skills, and possess strong accounting skills. If you have passion for working towards world free from hunger and poverty, apply today.
Finance Assistant Job Details
Below are the details for the Finance Assistant position. Included are the responsibilities, qualifications, and the application process.
Required Qualifications
You must have a BA in Accounting with three years of work experience in local NGOs. Advanced knowledge of the English language is a must. Also, having good interpersonal skills is important to work in our team. Computer skills such as Microsoft Office Suite is a must, plus knowledge of accounting software.
Primary Responsibilities
The main responsibility of this role is to make sure that timely and accurate payments are made. Other responsibilities include; verifying completeness of documents, recording all vouchers into a transaction spreadsheet, and preparing payments. In addition to this, you will need to ensure that financial documents are numbered, filed and organized. The last responsibility for this role is to assist the senior finance expert in tasks as assigned.
Job Location
The job location for this role is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Application Deadline
The final day to submit your application is March 21, 2025.
Applying
Please apply through our online recruiting system by March 21, 2025. Welthungerhilfe is dedicated to the war on terror in all of its activities. For this reason, any applicant who is offered employment will undergo screening against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
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Welthungerhilfe welcomes and encourages applications from all and is an equal opportunity employer.