Reports to: URBAN TB LON II Deputy Finance Director 

Location:  Sidama Region Hawassa, Ethiopia

Contract Term: Full-time Position, Fixed Term Contract

No. of Positions: 01

Salary Scale: As per the scale of the organization

Date posted: November 4, 2025

Deadline: November 13, 2025

Category: Finance, Administrative 

Brief Organizational Introduction and Project Overview: 

REACH Ethiopia is a nonprofit organization registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity, dedicated to community development through innovative projects. Since 2013, it has implemented community-based TB care and integrated health service projects in Sidama, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray, parts of Oromia and Afar Regions. Currently, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is implementing various projects including new project called Urban TB LON-II SWIF TB Initiative. 

The URBAN TB LON II- SWIF TB Initiative is an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing the high burden in the TB triangle of Ethiopia. Focused on 87 woredas in 10 zones across four regions, the Initiative's primary goals include implementing high yield interventions to identify missed TB cases and break chain of transmission, delivering patient-centered care, and fostering innovative solutions to combat TB. This Initiative is pivotal in enhancing TB detection and treatment, with an overarching aim to reduce TB prevalence and mortality in the TB triangle area.

Position Summary: The accountant will assist with preparing cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, etc. In addition, he/she will assist the finance department team in the preparation of financial reports. Assist in financial management. reconcile of financial and inventory with the consultation of the Finance Manager/ Director  and with close communication with the cashier and storekeeper. Preparation of payment documents and day for payment. Make sure that all payment documents have all supporting documents before processing payments. 

The role requires confidence to manipulate large volumes of data to produce valuable information, often working to tight deadlines; and the individual must have an eye for detail with strong organizational skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of budgets

• Managing records and receipts

• Reconciling daily, monthly, and yearly transactions

• Preparing balance sheets, income statement and cash flow 

• Prepare bank reconciliations

• Processing invoices

• Developing an in-depth knowledge of organizational products and process

• Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters

• Supporting the team and other employees with projects and tasks when required.

• Track bank deposits and payments

• Assist with budget preparation

• Review and implement financial policies

• Ensure all invoices are processed promptly, including matching them to purchase orders raised and checking they are adequately authorized and coded before processing 

•  Provide day-to-day support and training to staff in raising purchase orders 

•  Ensure the prompt and timely payment of all suppliers using the relevant payment method e.g. cheque, BACS 

•  Input and reconcile all direct payments 

•  Reconcile supplier statements to purchase ledger accounts 

•  Investigate and respond to supplier queries 

•  Ensure accurate files to support the purchase ledger are maintained e.g. purchase invoices, posting reports.

• Posting of transactions on Quick Books accounting software and extracting necessary reports from it.

•  Assist in preparation of payroll and other payments to employees

• Other tasks assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

•  A minimum of two years NGO work experience is mandatory.

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.

• Outstanding analytical and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How To Apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience are invited to send their application letter and CV as one document  through the following three step process:

Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: THIS LINK within ten (10) days from the first appearance of the announcement.

Attach your application letter and updated CV as a single document(1 pdf) through the system 

Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application

REACH Ethiopia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.