Job Expired

company-logo

Accountant-CCDHS

Ethiopian Red Cross Society

job-description-icon

Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

4 years - 6 years

1 Position

2025-05-20

to

2025-05-28

Required Skills

check accounting records

Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

Share

Job Description

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) wants to recruit employees in the following vacant position the details of which are mentioned below. 

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through the provision of emergency responses, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services. ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. Currently the ERCS has a structure consisting of 15 Regional Offices, Zonal Branches and District /Woreda Branches, Woreda Red Cross Committee and Kebele Red Cross committees.

ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs relating to food security, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and institutional capacity building interventions, with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. ERCS works in partnership with the Ethiopian Government, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), partnering National Societies, members, volunteers and the communities we serve.

Under the supervision of the Admin & Finance manager, the Accountant expedites and facilitates the preparation of annual budget for income and expenditure and annual forecast of cash flow for Center; compiles budget implementation data, conducts variance analysis and produces evaluation reports with appropriate recommended courses of action; verifies that supporting documents and vouchers are duly approved by authorized personnel of the Center before payment and registration; performs journalizing, posting, cross-referencing, adjusting entries, correcting entries, closing entries, determining account balances, testing accounting activities for accuracy; reconciles bank statements against records of the Center; reviews, analyses and summarizes petty cash recording and data; prepares schedule of subsidiary ledger accounts and chart of general ledger accounts; carries out inventory control activities of the Center and participates in stocktaking, prepares interim and regular financial reports.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Participates and assists in formulating internal control policies and procedures for administration and finance matters of the Center; 

  • Follows up timely deposits and withdrawal of pension fund; 

  • Follows up budget requisition, consolidation, endorsement and implementation matters of the Center are in accordance with pre-established regulatory framework; 

  • Compiles budget implementation data, conducts variance analysis and produces evaluation reports with appropriate recommended courses of action; 

  • Codifies and registers payments and receivables or revenues in the respective journals; 

  • Verifies that supporting documents and vouchers are duly approved by authorized personnel of the Center before payment and registration; performs journalizing; 

  • Gathers the necessary information to calculate unit cost and prepare journal voucher; 

  • Prepares journal vouchers from register books; 

  • Makes reference and cross-reference of all source documents to the ledger account codes; 

  • Reviews, analyses and summarizes petty cash recording and data;

  • Assists external auditors in providing the necessary documents for audit review; 

  • Operates a computer, calculator and other common facilitating office machines used for encoding, computing and analyzing financial transactions and producing financial reports; 

  • Regularly tests account balances for overstatement, understatement, transposing, omission and other possible clerical errors to keep the book of accounts reliable and updated; 

  • Carries out inventory control activities of the Center and participates in stocktaking; 

  • Executes audit review feedbacks given on the books of accounts and accounting practices of the Center; 

  • Prepares timely sales Invoice for customers:

Job Requirements

Job Specification 

Educational Requirement: Second/First degree in Accounting/ Accounting & Finance/ Finance, 

Trainings and Skills:  training in accounting software application

Work Experience: 4/6 years related work experience

How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to fill out the employment application form with THIS LINK before the closing date of this announcement on May 27, 2025.

Qualified women are strongly recommended to apply!

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

check accounting records

Related Jobs

2 days left

Minaye PLC

Accountant Section Head

Account Manager

time-icon

Full Time

4 - 7 yrs

3 Positions


Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience, out of which 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity is required. Duties & Responsibilities: - Oversee the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in strict compliance with IFRS. - Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met. - Manage and mentor a team of junior and senior accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. - Coordinate and serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external audits. - Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance (YoY/MoM) analysis, to provide insights for management decision-making. - Collaborate with the FP&A, AP, and AR teams to ensure a seamless financial workflow.

Addis Ababa

4 days left

Minaye PLC

General Accountant Section Head

Account Manager

time-icon

Full Time

4 - 6 yrs

3 Positions


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience, out of which 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team-lead capacity is required. Duties & Responsibilities: - Oversee the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in strict compliance with IFRS. - Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through rigorous review and account reconciliation processes. - Manage and mentor a team of junior and senior accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. - Coordinate and serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external audits. - Perform detailed financial analysis, including variance (YoY/MoM) analysis, to provide insights for management decision-making. - Ensure full compliance with all statutory and tax regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, and payroll taxes.

Addis Ababa

4 days left

A and M Engineering

Junior Accountant

Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

1 - 2 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger reconciliations - Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and financial records - Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes - Record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledger. - Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow. - Process invoices, receipts, and payments accurately and on time.

Addis Ababa

5 days left

ATTA Trading PLC

Finance Head

Finance Manager

time-icon

Full Time

4 - 5 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage all daily finance and accounting activities, including posting and reviewing financial transactions, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash flow management and general ledger maintenance. - Prepare, review and present timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (profit & loss, balance sheet, cash-flow reports, management accounts) and provide commentary on performance and variances. - Monitor daily cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity, support business operations, and manage banking relationships. - Ensure that all accounting records, transactions and financial statements comply with financial standards, accounting principles, regulatory requirements and company policy.

Addis Ababa

6 days left

Tewodros Gashaw Gobaw

Junior Accountant

Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

1 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilities: - Record daily financial transactions and ensure proper documentation. - Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. - Support the preparation of tax declarations and statutory payments (VAT, Withholding, etc.). - Maintain general ledger entries and reconcile accounts. - Track accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. - Assist in budgeting and expense tracking. - Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation. - Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and Ethiopian financial regulations. Required Skill: - Basic proficiency in Peachtree, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software. - Good understanding of Ethiopian tax and accounting principles. - Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and organizational skills. - Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Addis Ababa

11 days left

Menkem International Business PLC

Junior Accountant

Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

1 yrs

1 Position


BA Degree Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Record and maintain financial transaction in the accounting system - Process invoice payment and expense report - Assist  with bank reconciliations and account analysis - Assist in preparing financial reports and documentation  - Ensure compliance With company policies and accounting standards Required Skills: - Peach tree,  IFRS & ERP (C-NET) - Proficient in MS Excel and MS office 

Addis Ababa