About SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia
SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-Governmental Organization and a member of the SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. Operating in Ethiopia since 1974, the organization delivers humanitarian support and child development programs across multiple region locations to ensure every child grows up with love, respect, and security.
SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is seeking a qualified, ethical, and detail-oriented candidate for the following position:
Position & General Specifications
Position: Project Cashier
- Duty Station / Location: Borena, Ethiopia
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Sector / Field: NGO / Humanitarian Project Operations
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
The Project Cashier is responsible for receiving payments made to SOS CVE, depositing cash and checks into bank accounts, managing petty cash, processing authorized disbursements, and maintaining accurate financial records for project implementation.
- Payment & Cash Handling: Check, count, and receive payments; issue official receipts; effect authorized cash and check payments.
- Banking Operations: Deposit daily cash and check receipts into bank accounts; maintain custody of check pads, receipt books, and payment documents.
- Petty Cash Management: Maintain and reconcile petty cash funds; process project disbursements against approved vouchers; prepare replenishment requests.
- Compliance & Statutory Payments: Follow up on timely remittance of withholding tax, pension, and income tax; process utility bill payments (water, electric, telephone) upon approval.
- Financial Reporting & Internal Controls: Perform periodic cash counts; reconcile physical cash with recorded balances; assist in implementing internal financial controls and audit procedures.
Qualifications & Job Requirements
- Educational Qualification:
- Diploma / Level IV: In Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline (requires at least 4 years of direct cashier experience).
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA): In Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline (requires at least 2 years of direct experience).
- Work Experience & Technical Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years (for BA) or 4 years (for Diploma) of direct experience in cashiering, petty cash management, and financial record-keeping.
- Prior experience working within International NGOs or humanitarian project environments.
- Hands-on experience with cash disbursement humanitarian projects, cash balance reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Dynamics 365 / D365) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Fluency/ability to communicate effectively in the local language relevant to the program location (Oromiffa fluency is highly advantageous).
- Core Competencies & Personal Attributes:
- Strong commitment to child and youth safeguarding policies and ethical standards.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, prioritization, and attention to detail.
How to Apply & Submission Guidelines
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated resume through the official portal:
- Application Portal: Apply online via the SOS Children’s Villages Application Portal (iCIMS).
- Required Documents: Updated Resume / CV.
Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding Note: SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages female candidates to apply. Selection involves rigorous background checks and alignment with Child & Youth Safeguarding policies. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.