Gambela
ZOA
We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.                                ZOA is looking for aFinance AssistantZOA’s programme in EthiopiaZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in  Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Dolo Ado and Melkadida refugee camp), Tigray Regional State (field office in Shire and Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea. What we offerZOA offers a challenging position with a lot of responsibilities. We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector (including, but not limited to: medical, accident and life insurances, provident fund, training options). Your challenge Finance Assistant is responsible to control and handle day to day ZOA Gambella Program Office’s financial payments. She/he will be responsible in organizing and filing financial documents, effecting petty cash and check payments, monitoring and timely replenishing petty cash, ensure all payments are done after getting signatories approval. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Your main tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Handle & control petty cash of ZOA Gambella Program Office.Ensures that adequate petty cash on hand is available for daily operation of the office.Upon due approval from the Area Manager, effect payment from petty cash up to the ZOA’s limit/transactionCollect valid receipts against payment effected from the petty cashPrepare petty cash payment voucher for transaction invoices on daily basisCode vouchers in line with ZOA chart of accountsReplenish petty cash when its limit reduced to minimum requirement or below of the total petty cash fund.-Handle and control cheque payments of ZOA’s program areaMake sure all procedures and formalities to issue a cheque are in placePrepare cheque payment  voucher against cheque transactions for approved transactionsInform daily cash  and Bank balances to Finance OfficerDeduct withholding tax from transactions subject to the taxIssue and hand over  receipt to withholding tax payers timelyAscertain supporting documents accompany to each transactionStamp transaction invoices with PAID stampAscertain all vouchers carry approval of the Area ManagerEffect field payments timelyScanning and filling all finance documentsExecute other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor.  Your Total Rewards package at ZOA1.    CompensationCompetitive salaries and financial security - we know how important these are to you and your family.Salaries that match the local market and we pay you in EUR.Annual salary review based on the cost of living in your location/Ethiopia.Annual Salary increase based on annual performance review2.     AllowancesTransportation allowance:  ETB 5,000  per month.Airtime Allowance: We provide data and airtime to enable you to conduct your work outside of the office.we provide a closed user group so you can speak to your colleagues at no cost.Food Allowance: we provide lunch daily at our offices, ZOA pays 600 ETB per month and staff contribute 400 ETB per month.Severance payment: one month’s salary for an extra service year.Hardship Allowance: If you are working in identified places as a remote and hazardous by the government, you will be entitled 20-40% additional allowances of their basic salary. Therefore, we provide 40% hardship allowance to ZOA employees working in Gambella, Dollo Ado and Shire field offices.Transfer Allowance: We provide transfer allowance of 10,000 ETB If, in case of you permanently shift or transfer to a new programme area.3.     Paid LeaveWe recognize you have priorities outside of work.Our flexible paid time off package gives you the flexibility you need.Annual Leave: 20 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, and you are also granted one extra day for each extra full year. Enhanced Maternity Leave provision, 4 monthsPaternity Leave 5 working days.Rest and Recuperation (R&R): We provide you 5 working days for every consecutive 12 weeks of work R&R leave to unaccompanied staff who work away from their permanent place of residence to spend time with their family. Therefore, ZOA provides R&R leave for its employees who work in the program offices in Somali, Gambela, and Tigray regions.4.    Insurance Provident Fund  + Pension: : 32% (22% from ZOA and 10% from You. Life insurance   Medical Insurance: We also covers your dependents, and your medical expenditures are covered by ZOA up to 100% of each invoice, up to a defined maximum refunded amount of Br 200,000 ETB  per annum. 5.    WellnessWe care about your health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive health package and initiatives to support your wellbeing.Covid-19:  free vaccination and PCR testWe have established a social committee in every region.Learning & DevelopmentProfessional development programme and support with funding for a relevant qualification.Study/exam leavesTraining and coaching   module