Tetra Tech Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 20,000 employees in our 450 offices around the world. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resources management, energy, and international development. 

Tetra Tech Inc. is working on USAID-Ethiopia’s Engineering Services and Construction Oversight – Phase III (ESCO-III) project. The project includes providing engineering services and oversight for health facilities, warehouses, rural & urban water supply and sanitation (WASH) facilities, and similar.

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking expressions of interest for an Accountant to work on a USAID-funded project under ESCO-III. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and other administration team, and thus an inquisitive mind, who have an excellent interpersonal skill and able to create a supportive working relationship among all project team members, are desirable.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The Accountant will be responsible for the following activities: 

• Manage local spending and expenses, i.e., document all financial transactions by recording account information

• Secure financial information by completing database backups.

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.

• Responsible for keeping up to date financial records and ensuring that documents/reports/guidelines/ Audit files are stored in an appropriate manner

• Responsible for proper processing of vendor invoices, travel advances and expense reports

• Assist with monitoring vendor outstanding items, taking corrective follow-up actions where required; manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close.

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, accounting and financial reports, funds requests, statistical and other reports as required; support month-end and year-end closing process

• Assist with all bookkeeping, bank accounts and case flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for effective and efficient implementation; summarize financial statements from time-to-time, as required.

• Collect and evaluate quotes for purchases as required

• Prepare payroll on a monthly basis for review

• Make payments for applicable taxes to the relevant authorities

• Coordinate requests for VAT reimbursement per the established procedure.

• Provide technical support and advice on management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Report to Office Manager and Chief of Party (COP)

Job Requirements

Essential educational, experience, and competency requirements are:

Applicant must be Ethiopian:

• Hold a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in finance, administration, business, or a relevant field

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in an equivalent position. Experience working in a similar position with NGO (donor-funded projects), business or international organizations is required.

• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills; experience using QuickBooks accounting software preferred

• Knowledge of US government regulations for USAID direct contracts

• Self-driven and result oriented 

• Tactfulness and enthusiasm for the job. Good human relation skills, integrity, and ability to work under pressure. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Package

• Proficiency in English, both oral and written

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

To be considered for evaluation, candidates must follow and submit the following:

• Indicate the title of position you are applying for on the email subject

• Cover letter (mention the position you are applying in the cover letter)

• Resume/CV

• Three professional references.

How to Apply

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are delivered, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Only electronic submission of applications will be considered for evaluation. Please submit your application through GLS.ESCO3@tetratech.com The closing date for application is on Monday May 15, 2023.  

Tetra tech Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and any other characteristics protected by the law.