Payment Assistant & Data Clerk
Food for the Hungry•Addis Ababa, Ethiopia•46(views)
Full-Time
Posted
1 hour ago
Deadline
in 8 days
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Description
FH Ethiopia is seeking a temporary Payment Assistant & Data Clerk to handle payment processing, petty cash management, financial data entry, and clerical support. The role ensures compliance with internal controls, donor regulations, and statutory requirements while maintaining accurate digital and physical financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process payment instruction letters for vendor invoices, partner grants, operational expenses, and staff expense reports.
- Manage the organization's petty cash fund, execute disbursements, and conduct regular weekly/monthly reconciliations.
- Accurately code and enter financial transactions into the accounting system and perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintain a secure, well-organized filing system for payment vouchers, supporting documents, and archive records.
- Provide administrative support during internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and retrieving documentation.
Qualifications
- Education: BA in Accounting, Management, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in cash and financial data management.
- Values: Full agreement with FH’s Christian foundation and Heartbeat values.
Required Skills
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically MS Word and MS Excel), accounting principles, financial data analysis, and document management/archiving software.
- Core Skill Tags: Archive management, attention to detail, time management, coordination, and communication.
How to Apply
Competent candidates can submit ONLY their applications with CV’s to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org with the title "Payment Assistant & Data Clerk" on the subject line of their applications.
Important Notes:
- Applications should be sent only once and repeated receipt of applications from one person is not acceptable.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Food for the Hungry
View Profile--- Founded in 1971 by Dr. Larry Ward, Food for the Hungry (FH) is a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization dedicated to ending all forms of human poverty. For over 50 years, FH has partnered with local leaders and communities to design and implement multi-sector solutions that build long-term resilience across mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions. --- Key Operational Reach & Identity | Metric / Dimension | Scope & Details | | --- | --- | | People Served | Nearly 10 million people annually | | Global Footprint | Active programs across 18 countries | | Local Staffing | 99% of staff work in their country of origin | | Operational Experience | Over 50 years of relief and development work | | Primary Vision | To see all forms of human poverty ended worldwide | --- Core Focus & Operational Approach Resilience Building: Eradicating extreme poverty by addressing complex, overlapping crises including climate disasters, conflict, inflation, and global food insecurity. Holistic Development: Strengthening relationships with God, self, others, and nature through economic, social, spiritual, and cultural community initiatives. Local Agency: Equipping communities with resources and decision-making power to create sustainable, locally owned solutions. Non-Discriminatory Service: Providing relief based on need alone, without regard to race, creed, or nationality, while respecting local cultures and human dignity. --- The Heartbeat: Guiding Principles We Follow Jesus: Guided by Christian faith and values in all operations. Our Work is Relational: Prioritizing deep, trust-based relationships with communities and partners. We Serve with Humility: Putting service above self in the care of vulnerable populations. We Invest Wisely and Focus on Results: Maximizing resource efficiency to deliver measurable, lasting impact. We Pursue Beauty, Goodness, and Truth: Seeking holistic transformation and hope in every setting. --- Trust, Standards & Accountability Red Cross Code of Conduct: Adheres strictly to international humanitarian standards for quality assistance. ECFA Membership: Charter member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, providing public financial disclosures. Safeguarding: Enforcing strict protection protocols for all vulnerable populations served. ---
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