About This Role
This is a hands-on financial stewardship role within a respected international NGO operating in Ethiopia’s Gofa Zone. While titled “Cashier,” the position functions as a frontline guardian of project funds, requiring daily reconciliation and meticulous record-keeping in a rural development context. It suits a finance professional who values structure, integrity, and the ability to work independently in a field office setting.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is seeking someone with proven experience in cash management, not just transaction processing. The emphasis on “accuracy and integrity” suggests they prioritize trustworthiness and error prevention over speed. The requirement for daily cash balancing and petty cash handling implies a need for self-discipline and familiarity with basic accounting controls, likely in an environment with limited digital banking infrastructure.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight any previous experience with cash reconciliation in an NGO or rural project setting. Emphasize your ability to work with minimal supervision and your comfort with manual record-keeping, as the role may involve less automated systems. Show that you understand the importance of transparency and audit readiness—mention specific examples of how you’ve maintained accurate cash logs or handled discrepancies.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a detail-oriented finance professional with 3–5 years of experience who thrives in structured, low-resource environments. It is moderately competitive, as NGO positions in remote areas often attract fewer applicants but demand high reliability.
Menschen für Menschen Foundation is a nongovernmental, nonreligious and nonpartisan humanitarian organization involved in Integrated Rural Development activities and Project Coordination Office (PCO) wishes to invite applicants with the following qualifications and experiences for Gofa Integrated Rural Development Project.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Efficiently handle cash transactions with accuracy and integrity.
Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Maintain a clean and organized checkout area.
Process returns, exchanges, and refunds efficiently.
Maintain petty cash and count and balance cash every day.
Uphold company policies and procedures regarding cash handling and customer interactions.
Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent computer literacy and accounting software.
Qualification: BA or Diploma in Accounting and Finance or Related.
Work Experience: Aminimum of 2 years for BA or 4 years for Diploma proven work experience in a similar industry as a Cashier or similar role.
Language: A good command of speaking & writing Amharic and English
Salary: Negotiable
Terms of Employment: Yearly renewable contract
How To Apply
Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirement can send non-returnable application, CV and copies of relevant documents mentioning the duty station and job title in the subject line within 10 days from the date of announcement to the following address.
Menschen fuer Menschen P.O.BOX 2568 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA |
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