Finance Assistant Intern
New Millennium Empowerment Organization • Addis Ababa
Experience
Entry Level (Fresh Graduate)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
3 days ago
Deadline
in 10 days
Job Description
Finance Assistant Intern
Number of Positions: 1
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Duration: 6 Months
Reporting To: Finance Officer/Finance Manager
Employment Type: Internship
Organizational Profile
1.1 General Information
New Millennium Women Empowerment Organization (NMWEO) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization established in 2007 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization was previously registered at the Ministry of Justice under registration number 3018 and later registered and licensed by the Federal Charities and Societies Agency as an Ethiopian resident’s charity by the Charities and Societal Proclamation No. 621/2009 by registration No. 0539. NMWEO has been re-registered according to the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No.113/2019 with registration No. 0539.
Vision
We envision a country in which women and girls have equal opportunity, claim their rights and free from any violence, and become effective social change agents.
Mission
Our mission is to empower Ethiopian women, girls, and youth in economic, political, and social dimensions, and help them unlock their potential in decision-making through capacity building, advocacy, leadership development, and humanitarian intervention programs.
Core Values and Belief
- Humanity
- Gender sensitive
- Accountability
- Equity
- Teamwork and Excellence
- Partnership and networking
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant Intern will:
- Assist with organizing and filing financial documents;
- Support preparation and filing of payment vouchers and supporting documents;
- Assist with financial data entry and bookkeeping;
- Support petty cash documentation and reconciliation;
- Assist in tracking staff advances and liquidation;
- Support bank reconciliation and financial record keeping;
- Assist with budget monitoring and expenditure tracking;
- Support preparation of financial reports;
- Assist with audit preparation and documentation;
- Maintain both electronic and physical finance files;
- Ensure financial documents are complete and properly filed;
- Support the Finance team with other assigned tasks.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, Accounting and Finance, or related field;
- Final-year students or recent graduates are encouraged to apply;
- Basic understanding of accounting principles;
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and Word;
- Good numerical and analytical skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Good organizational and filing skills;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- High level of integrity and professionalism;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience: Previous work experience is not required. Relevant internship, volunteer, or practical experience is an advantage.
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
- Commitment to Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, and survivor protection principles.
- Strict adherence to NMWEO safeguarding policies, National GBV CM SoP, and humanitarian ethical standards.
NMWEO’s Commitment to PSEA
NMWEO has a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All employees are expected to adhere to high ethical standards and uphold our safeguarding principles.
Required Skills
Level
Entry Level (Fresh Graduate)
Location
Addis Ababa
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter through Ethio jobs no later than September 14, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.