Cashier Accountant

Ela Biri SACCOs Union is a financial Cooperative society PLC established in 2024. The Union establishment is materialized with the generous financial support from Menschen fr Menschen Switzerland through EWNRA to enhance primary Saving and Credit Cooperatives institutional and financial service sustainability. The Union operates in West Guji Zone of Oromia Regional State. To achieve its objectives, the Union is looking for competent and well experienced applicants to fill the following vacant posts.

Duties and responsibilities:

Working with and reporting to the Union Manager, the Cashier and Accountant will be responsible for handling the Union petty cash and reporting the monthly petty cash balance. Prepare checks and check payment vouchers for loan and cash receipts upon receiving approved payment requests approved by responsible authorities to different organizations. Undertake the procurement of office equipment and stationeries when instructed by the concerned and responsible personnel by following the Union procurement procedures. Follow-up settlement of staff advances within the month withdrawn and no further advance is given to the same person before settling the outstanding balance. Report daily cash balance and other monthly reports as per the Unions financial procedures; Prepare monthly salary payment for the staffs as per the contract agreement; prepare per-diem payment based on the approved travel authorization as per the policy of the Union. Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, and/or any other SACCO Union-related events. Assist staff in filling out different forms (like medical, annual leave, etc.).

Number required: 1 (one)

Duty station: Guangua town of Abaya District with frequent travelling to SACCOs kebeles

Salary for all Vacant Posts: As per the Unions scale

Terms of employment: one year contract based on successful performance.

Closing date: For all posts ten (10) days or up to March 18, 2024 after this announcement is posted on the News Letter and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Qualification And Experience:

• BA Degree in Accounting from a recognized University/ College

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of working on Peachtree accounting software; Good ability both in spoken and written English; Cooperative, team player, gender-sensitive and excellent in interpersonal relationships; Have a strong commitment and openness to learn and share