Accounting Officer

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• Job Description – Accounting Officer (Multiple Posts)
• Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
• Location: Addis Ababa
• Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
• Reports to: Finance and Grant Manager
• Supervises: None
• JOB SUMMARY
• Processes daily program financial transactions accurately and in accordance with the approval matrix and donor rules. • Ensures all payments are properly supported, recorded, and filed.
• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review payment requests for approvals, supporting documents, and budget coding before processing.
• Prepare payment vouchers, cheques, and bank transfers.
• Record transactions in the program’s ERP system using the correct cost codes.
• Process payroll inputs, staff advances, and advance settlements.
• Manage petty cash and conduct cash counts.
• Calculate and record tax withholdings.
• Maintain complete financial records and supporting documents for audits.
• Assist with month-end closing and account reconciliations.

Required qualifications

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• EXPERIENCE
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded program.
• SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial transaction processing. • Proficiency in accounting software and Excel. • Knowledge of Ethiopian payroll and withholding tax requirements. • Strong accuracy, honesty, and document filing discipline.
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (minimum 3 years of experience).

How to apply