Categories: Vacancies, September 2026

Senior Regional Project Accountant

Location: Finfine, Ethiopia

Deadline: January 13, 2025

Job Description

EXTERNAL VACANCY

1. Job Title : Regional Senior Project Accountant

2. Number of Position: one (1)

3. Mode & terms of employment:- Full Time fixed term employment contract with possibility of extension.

4. Place of work– ODA Head Office, Finfine

5. Major Responsibilities:-

Leads the development of the strategic/annual cost and income budgets for specific operations/budgets in line with the planning timetable for presentation to the Finance Directorate/ team leader / and approval by the Executive Management team and the Board of Director;
Leads the development of project related budgets for submission to donors and delivers accurate and timely donor reports demonstrating effective budget utilization,
Ensures all financial transactions are auctioned and recorded in line with ODA’s Financial Policies & procedures, approved budget, Donor requirements and Accounting Practice, leading to positive donor and external audit reviews;
Manages the payroll and payment of all staff allowances and benefits on a timely basis in line with the HR Manual;
Examines and Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Examines and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Maintains records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Prepares payments (payment vouchers) by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Commits to support all the efforts of the ODA to prevent and respond to SEA allegations: adhere to the ODAs code of conduct,
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

About You

6. Qualification: (MA/BA) in Accounting, finance and accounting, Financial management, Business, Economics management/Administration, and related;

Additional training in accounting policy and procedure is an advantage

7. Work Experience For first degree holders at least eight years; and for graduate /second degree holders six -years of relevant experience with government; national or international organizations in Accounting, finance and accounting, Financial management, Business, Economics management/Administration, and related

Previous work in accounting, finance and Finance tracking and reporting

8. Skill: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo.

Skilled at accurately managing donor funds meeting their individual needs and building positive relationships with all donors through accurate and timely reporting;
Proven analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and develop accurate and relevant conclusions and recommendations for implementation by senior and executive management;
Using implementing policies and practices which fully compliant with GAPP and national requirements in INGO, local NGO and other related organization;

Required Skills

Account management

Desired Skills

Oral and written communication

How to Apply

9. How to apply, place and dates:

Please come with your updated application letter, your full curriculum vitae, educational, work experience, and other relevant documents with original & copy to ODA HEAD office of HRD department:, Finfinne, Around Bole Medaniyalem Oromia Tower, , Telephone:- 0116392196 within 10(ten) consecutive working days starting from December 23/ 2024GC or 14/4/ 2017 EC in person Note:

Clearance from recent employer & a guarantor are mandatory to be employed for the position.
Only Short listed applicants will be contacted for exam.

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