Finance Assistant – Intern (Female)

Finance Assistant – Intern (Female)
Dan Church Aid (DCA) – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Vacancy Number: DCA-Eth/VA-010/2025
Vacancy Date: April 4, 2025
Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
Contract Type: Six months (with possibility of extension)
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

About Dan Church Aid (DCA)
Dan Church Aid (DCA) is a Denmark-based international NGO legally registered in Ethiopia (Certificate #1083). DCA supports rural and peri-urban communities in disaster-prone regions, including Oromia, Amhara, Afar, and Gambella. Its mission focuses on saving lives, building community resilience, and addressing inequality.

Position Summary
The Finance Assistant Intern will support the finance team in processing payments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial standards. This role is ideal for recent accounting graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in the NGO sector.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Recording, and Reporting

• Prepare payment vouchers and cheques based on authorized requests

• Process payments only when all supporting documents are provided

• Assist in journalizing and recording advance settlements

• Follow up on the timely collection of supporting documents (e.g., GRNs, reports)

• Organize and maintain financial records for easy retrieval

• Support audits by locating and returning financial documents as needed

• Assist in preparing monthly utility payments and bank transfer documents

• Enter financial data into the MCS system under supervision

Additional Duties

• Uphold DCA’s code of ethics

• Ensure confidentiality in handling financial information

• Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• Experience: No prior experience required; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

Technical and Soft Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Reliable and trustworthy with strong arithmetic and attention to detail

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online using the following link:
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Additional Information

• DCA is an equal opportunity employer

• No discrimination based on age, race, marital status, religion, or ethnicity

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

• Submit only an application letter and CV

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted