Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant, rapidly expanding, and results-driven civil society organizations in Ethiopia. PAD is currently scaling up its interventions across the humanitarian, NEXUS, and development spectrum—expanding operations throughout the country, including in Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Ethiopia’s southern regional states. As PAD broadens its reach, it remains firmly committed to inclusive, equitable, and conflict-sensitive programming—respecting the diverse realities of communities while fostering peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.
Vision: PAD strives to see a community of hope, humanity, and social justice.
Mission: PAD brings people together to work in partnerships; promotes hope, humanity, and social justice for every human life in all its fullness; and improves the livelihoods of disadvantaged groups for social and inclusive economic growth by actively engaging in positive actions, promoting responsive care and support, and addressing the root causes of poverty in Ethiopia.
General Overview:
This document outlines the standard roles and responsibilities associated with this position. The descriptions of the post cannot be exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties that align with the key responsibilities described herein. The roles and responsibilities are also subject to change.
Overall Responsibilities:
Working with and reporting to the Finance and Administration Officer, the Project Cashier-Accountant will be responsible for all financial activities, including preparing payments, following up on collections, ensuring that all collections are deposited to the organization’s bank accounts, preparing payment vouchers; assures that all source documents are coded & stamped ‘PAID’.
Duties and responsibilities
Financial Management:
Prepare training/workshop payment as per the attendance before the end of the session.
Sequentially arranges, files, and labels financial records in a professional and easily retrievable manner
Ensure that financial documents in safe custody.
Effectively pay cheques against receipts/invoices and the proper signature of the recipient
Ensure proper implementation and compliance of organizational policies and procedures in place
Checks all incoming receipts, invoices, and petty cash payment documents.
Ensures that pertinent financial documents are at all times up-to-date, orderly, well-kept, and readily available for reference and audit when required
Handles petty cash fund, the amount of which shall be stipulated by the organization’s financial policy for payment of small expenses, and maintains appropriate and adequate records of transactions effected.
Assists the Finance Officer in the implementation of the internal control system and financial policy of the organization, as well as in the identification, review, and development of new procedures and systems.
Tax and Bill Payments
Ensure that government taxes such as income tax, pension & WHT are timely paid before the deadline
Handles monthly offices rental payment
Ensure monthly water, electricity and telecommunication bills are paid before the deadline
Human Resource
Prepare and document monthly staff timesheet within three days after end of month
file and maintain personnel documents in each personnel file
Handle flight booking for senior staffs and other related assignments as required
Procurement and Property Administration
perform the timely fuelling of vehicles
Ensure properly keeps financial documents in safe custody.
Purchase supplies as per the approved purchase request
Deliver materials purchased to store keeper & receive good receiving note
Perform other related duties as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
About You
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics or other related fields.
Work Experience
At least two years of work experience in the Accounting and Finance sector in local or international NGOs.
Knowledge of stock-taking procedures to ensure the physical count of goods matches records.
Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks, Peachtree or other ERP systems is Advantages.
Processing payments, including petty cash, staff advances, and supplier payments, ensuring that transactions are backed by proper documentation.
Understanding of financial regulations related to cash handling, including local tax laws and organizational financial policies.
Experience in maintaining financial records, including preparing cash ledgers, reconciling cash accounts, and ensuring proper documentation of transactions.
Strong communication skills to coordinate with finance teams and management
Motivated self-starters, able to carry out work independently but also coordinate effectively as part of a team
Skills Required, Attitudes, and Attributes
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
Fluency in the local language, both written and verbal.
Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Team-management and leadership skills.
Handling insecure environments.
Managing resources to optimize results.
Innovation, flexibility, and a solution-oriented approach
Number required: 1 (One)
Duty Station: Amhara region, Debre Birhan
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
Equal Employment Opportunity
Positive Action for Development (PAD) promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.
Zero Tolerance for Misconduct
PAD has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to follow our policies and uphold our values at all times. All successful candidates will go through background checks and be required to follow PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.
Recruitment Flexibility
PAD reserves the right to recruit more than one candidate from this announcement or keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.
Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud
PAD does not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from PAD, please report them to our office through official contact channels. www.padethiopia.