Accountant

About JaRco Consulting

JaRco Consulting PLC is a leading international consulting firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). Our work focuses on key technical areas including livelihoods and economic security, WASH, health and nutrition, with cross-cutting themes of gender and capacity building in M&E. JaRco implements large-scale evaluations, baseline assessments, and data quality assurance activities across Ethiopia and throughout Africa. For more information, please visit www.jarco.info.

Position: Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and internal-control systems.
• Advise senior leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions.
• Develop long-term financial forecasts and scenario-based planning.
• Oversee complex multi-project, multi-donor financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, cost modeling, cash-flow forecasting, and risk assessment.
• Review and consolidate annual budgets, revise budget assumptions, and ensure alignment with strategic plans.
• Guide project managers in financial decision-making, budget optimization, and cost-efficiency strategies.
• Ensure full compliance with national tax laws, labor laws, donor guidelines, and audit requirements.
• Oversee annual external audits, internal audits, and donor-specific audits.
• Develop corrective action plans and strengthen internal accountability systems.
• Lead improvements in financial systems, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Manage treasury functions, cash-flow stability, reserves, investment portfolios, and liquidity planning.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• BA degree in accounting
• Four years’ Experience in consulting firms, donor-funded projects, NGOs, or private-sector financial leadership preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, tax legislation, and compliance regulations.
• High proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage, ERP platforms).
• Proven ability to produce high-quality financial reports for donors and leadership.
• Strong understanding of procurement, asset management, and internal control systems.