Junior Accountant

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• VACANCY OVERVIEW & JOB SPECIFICATIONS
• ORGANIZATION & POSITION DETAILS:
• Organization: Ethiopian Centre for Development (ECD)
• Job Title: Junior Accountant
• Location: Head Office (HO), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Reports To: Finance and Administration Manager
• JOB SUMMARY:
• Responsible for managing and reporting financial data, preparing financial statements, examining/analyzing accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and accounting procedures.
• Key functions include preparing journal entries, payment vouchers, processing transactions, entering data, preparing reconciliations, draft financial reports, and verifying source documents for authorization and proper documentation.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
• Transaction Processing & Tax Management:
• Verify required documentation and proper authorization prior to processing payments and system encoding.
• Prepare cheque payment vouchers, cheques, cash transfer letters, and journal entries (prepaid amortizations, intra-company charges, transfers, and adjustments).
• Enter all financial data into the computer system; collect bank advices and process entries.
• Handle timely collection and settlement of organizational obligations.
• Prepare monthly payroll for staff in accordance with organization policies and Ethiopian labor laws.
• Deduct 3% withholding tax on applicable payments, issue official tax receipts, and ensure timely remittance to government authorities without discrepancy.
• Compare budgeted figures against actual costs and revenues.
• Account Reconciliation:
• Follow up, monitor, and reconcile subsidiary ledgers and general accounting records.
• Reporting, Filing & Compliance:
• Comply with organization, local, state, and statutory accounting and financial regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, file all financial documents/reports, and perform internal checks to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reconciliation summaries, tax obligation reports, and periodic draft financial reports (quarterly, biannual, annual, balance sheets, income statements).
• Present financial data and reports to managers, donors, and external entities.
• Other Duties:
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENT SKILLS
• EDUCATION & TRAINING:
• Minimum BA Degree or Diploma in Accounting.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in accounting services or related roles.
• Work experience in a Civil Society Organization (CSO / NGO) is highly preferred.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Proficiency in computer applications and accounting software.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Peachtree / Sage Accounting software or any ERP system.
• BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES:
• Core Competencies: Respect, accountability, courage, excellence, integrity, analytical ability, stress tolerance, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and customer focus.
• Key Attributes: Good communication and presentation skills; well-organized with a professional and ethical approach.
• Organizational Alignment: Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, HIV/AIDS sensitivity, participatory approaches, and sustainable development.
• KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
• Works closely with all organization staff across departments.
• CORE REQUIREMENT SKILLS:
• Accounting
• DESIRED SKILLS:
• Adaptability
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Peachtree / Accounting software (or any ERP system)

How to apply