Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI) is an international Italian NGO established in 1965. Since its establishment, COOPI has been undertaking activities to help and empower the poor and needy in different countries. COOPI Ethiopia started its operation in 1995 and has been primarily implementing emergency, relief and early recovery programs in water hygiene and sanitation, food security and livelihood, nutrition and protection sectors.
\nCOOPI is currently implementing 10 projects in Ethiopia focusing on WASH and Livelihood managing 8 field bases and a staff of over 100 employees.
\nCOOPI is looking for qualified and competent Accountant for its project implementation in the area of Setit-Humera, Ethiopia.
\nPosition: Accountant<\/p>\n
Number required: 1 (One)
\nDuty station: Setit-Humera, Ethiopia <\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities:
\nKey Activities\/ Responsibilities <\/p>\n
Responsible for the application of Donor, Government and COOPI standards
\nIn coordination with PM, ensure that all expenditures meet with appropriate budget code, in accordance with the PM.
\nCheck in collaboration with PM that expenditures are according to the agreed financial plans and project budgets and supervise the accountancy of the project;
\nRecord transactions of projects into accounting software, after collecting the financial documents from the cashier.
\nCheck the quality of invoices and payment documents before and after payments are made in accordance with the financial manual of COOPI and in line with audit regulations of the Country and the donor
\nCheck on a daily base all documents and payment requests according to the availability of funds.
\nProperly archive the supporting documents both hard and soft copy, ensuring the compliance with the COOPI procedures
\nTo communicate regularly with the A.A coordination office for regular payment settlement
\nSend to Addis Ababa readable copies of the bank(s) statement together with the monthly accounting documents
\nControl cash and bankbooks for each petty cash and bank transaction that will be summarized and closed monthly.
\nTo communicate regularly with the A.A coordination office for regular payment settlement
\nControl the petty cash movement; check and facilitate replenishment when the petty cash is depleted.
\nControl and follow up each project\u2019s accounts and reconcile every month with its bankbook
\nTake surprise cash counts and annual cash and stock counts, organize the report & documentation and send to the head Office on time.
\nParticipate in the monthly and quarterly planning giving suggestion on accounting procedures;
\nSupervise and check whether that store regulations are properly applied and in line with the organization manuals;
\nOther duties related to the position.<\/p>\n
STAFF<\/p>\n
As stated by HRM and in collaboration with relevant PM, lead recruitment, selection process, initiate any disciplinary, promotion or transfer measure and general management of Administrative staff of Area and Field Offices;
\nAssure that staff lists of projects implemented in the area and staff documents are updated regularly by PM;
\nAs stated by HRM and in collaboration with relevant PM, participate to the recruitment of staff of projects;
\nEnsure regular trainings to administrative staff at Area and Field Office and in collaboration with the Coordination Office.
\nEnsure daily supervision and coordination of administrative staff at Area and Field Offices;<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Qualification and Experience<\/p>\n
University degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
\nA minimum of five years of relevant working experience with International NGOs in a similar position
\nFluency in English, Amharic and Oromifa.
\nProven capacity to work in a team is essential. Experience in managing staff is an advantage.
\nExperience in liaising with governmental\/local authorities, IOs and NGOs.
\nDemonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure.
\nComputer literate, with excellent command of Microsoft Excel and double-entry book-keeping software\u2019s.
\nPreferred:
\nExperience in liaising with governmental\/local authorities, IOs and NGOs.
\nDemonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure.<\/p>\n
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\nApplication Deadline: May 08, 2026
\nDuration of the contract: Six months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and fund availability.
\nSalary and Benefit: Gross salary 55,933 ETB<\/p>\n
Hardship Allowance 30%<\/p>\n
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