Accountant

Organizational Overview

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. Habitat for Humanity has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.

Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia (HFHE) is a branch of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HEHE is currently operating under Africa Habitat for Humanity International. Since it started operation in 1993, Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia has supported thousands of families and individuals. Initially focused on mortgage houses for families affected by poverty and other vulnerabilities, the organization has expanded its efforts to incorporate vulnerable group housing, urban slum upgrading, urban resilience building, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and Disaster Risk Reduction Response (DR3)-WASH Resilience Building.

Position: Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting the financial management of projects. The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of the organization’s cash flow and cash transactions
• Manage Petty Cash and its records (Prepare PCPV for petty cash payments, prepare petty cash payments reconciliations and being custody of the petty cash)
• Make Payments for training participants on site and partners
• Follow up readily issued cheque and long outstanding cheque to be withdrawal form bank via calling to HFHE Suppliers or payees.
• Organize and maintain financial documents and ensure they are properly filed and easily accessible.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the finance policy and procedures and principles
• Issue cash receipts for collection from staff working advances.
• Collect bank statements and bank advises from the banks.
• Prepare bank transfer request letter and cheque
• Prepare bank transfer letter for net payments and for payroll tax and pension.
• Being custody of cheque pads and signed cheques.
• Fill online tax system for monthly payroll tax, pension and withholding tax submission platform.
• Collect receipts from the tax office for submission of payments.
• Prepare Journal vouchers when needed
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Process transactions and record financial data using accounting software.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements for audits.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, local laws, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate with auditors during the audit process
• Provide financial guidance and support for project managers.
• Assist in training staff in financial processes and procedures.
• Plan activities with safeguarding considerations and share safeguarding expectations with communities during activities.
• Take proactive mitigation measures to address safeguarding risks and update risk assessments regularly.

Duration of the contract: – 1 year with possibility of an extension.

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Salary: Negotiable

Required number: – 1

Vacancy Closing date: – December 28, 2025

Education:

• BA Degree in Accounting and finance

Years of Related Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in an INGO or non-profit setting.
• Proficiency in accounting software with SUN and others for e.g., Peachtree QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Excel.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.