Ethiopian Midwives Association – Finance & HR Admin Assistant

💰 Finance & Accounting Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile transactions between different entity arms
• Track and allocate revenue from sales, grants, program fees, and impact investments
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with tax and regulatory filings
• Maintain accurate records for annual audits and other reporting
• Ensure transactions are properly segregated between entities

👥 HR Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and withholding taxes
• Support recruitment and onboarding
• Coordinate staff, contractor, and volunteer orientation
• Maintain confidential personnel files
• Monitor working hours, overtime, and project time allocation
• Support HR compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies

🏢 Administration & Operations

• Prepare administrative documents and meeting minutes
• Support vendor sourcing and contract management
• Manage office supplies and inventory
• Handle mail and general office logistics
• Support facilities and office maintenance
• Assist with corporate/legal filings and organizational compliance

🎓 Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business Administration
  • or closely related field
• 1–2 years of accounting experience
• Experience in fund accounting, nonprofit organizations, or hybrid corporate structures is an advantage

💻 Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Accounting software experience such as Xero, QuickBooks Online Advanced, or Sage Intacct
• Knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, IFRS and ERP
• Basic understanding of nonprofit, for-profit and hybrid entity tax/legal structures
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to social impact and ethical business practices

📄 REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Applicants must submit all of the following:

1. Updated CV including employment start and end dates (day/month/year)
2. Cover letter – maximum 1 page
3. Three references with phone numbers and email addresses
   • Preferably former line managers or HR representatives
   • State your working relationship with each reference
4. Certificate of service for each former position — essential

A Certificate of Good Conduct from within the past 12 months will be requested if the applicant is offered the position.

⚠️ Applications missing any of the required documents will not be considered.

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Send your complete application by email to:EMwA SE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Suitable candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications for this position MUST include the following:An up-to-date CV with start and end dates of employment (date/month/year).

A cover letter (not more than 1 page).

Reference contacts (phone numbers and email addresses) of three former line managers or the HR Responsible. Please state their working relationship to you at the time they were your line manager.

Certificates of service for each former position – this is an essential component of the application.

Certificate of Good Conduct (within the past 12 months). This will be requested if you are offered the position.

Applications which do not include all of the above will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to recruit@emwa.org.et until 20th August 2026 by 5:00pm (EAT).

Email subject:Finance & HR Admin Assistant

⏰ Deadline: August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT

Equal Opportunity: EMwA SE values diversity and encourages qualified candidates with disabilities to apply.