Accountant Job at RTN-Ethiopia

Company: Reach The Needy – Ethiopia
Position: Accountant
Location: South Ethiopia Regional State, Dilla Town, Gedeo Zone, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract Type: One-Year Contract (Renewable Based on Performance & Funding Availability)
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years
Education Required: BA Degree
Posted Date: 22 May 2026
Industry: NGO / Finance / Accounting / Humanitarian

Accountant Job at RTN-Ethiopia

Job Overview

Reach The Needy – Ethiopia (RTN-Ethiopia) is inviting qualified and motivated professionals to apply for the position of Accountant to support humanitarian and development projects in South Ethiopia Regional State. RTN-Ethiopia is a child-focused indigenous humanitarian organization working in partnership with organizations such as PLAN Ethiopia, CARE Ethiopia, UNICEF, and ChildFund to improve the lives of vulnerable children and communities.

The successful candidate will support financial operations, donor compliance, payroll processing, budgeting, taxation, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and project accounting activities.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking careers in accounting jobs in Ethiopia, NGO finance jobs, accountant vacancies, payroll management, financial reporting careers, donor-funded project accounting, accounts payable and receivable jobs, humanitarian finance roles, audit support positions, and budgeting jobs.

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Position Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, processing payments, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines, preparing payroll, supporting audits, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining financial accountability for organizational projects.

The role requires strong financial accuracy, compliance awareness, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within humanitarian and NGO operational standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

• Ensure all project expenditures comply with approved budgets, donor regulations, and organizational finance policies
• Process financial vouchers with supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, payment requests, and authorization letters
• Verify financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and approval compliance
• Code, post, and analyze financial transactions within accounting systems
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation

Payroll & Staff Financial Administration

• Maintain updated employee payroll records and personnel financial data
• Process monthly payroll according to organizational policies and Ethiopian labor regulations
• Update staff payroll records by adding new employees and removing exited staff upon authorization
• Supervise cashier activities and monitor petty cash balances

Budgeting & Financial Reporting

• Participate in annual budget preparation and strategic planning processes
• Prepare financial reports and ensure timely submission of required documentation
• Record all program financial transactions according to reporting requirements
• Monitor budget utilization and financial compliance

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure proper remittance of withholding tax (WHT), income tax, pension contributions, and statutory obligations
• Maintain compliance with donor financial regulations and internal organizational procedures
• Follow up on payable and receivable accounts to ensure accountability and accuracy

Stock & Bank Reconciliation

• Maintain finance stock records and reconcile inventory with bin cards regularly
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of organizational bank accounts and financial books
• Ensure unused official vouchers and financial documents are properly registered and stored

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Education Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• BA Degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance
• Professional accounting certifications will be considered an added advantage

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Prior experience in NGO, humanitarian, nonprofit, or donor-funded project accounting is highly desirable
• Experience handling payroll, taxation, financial reporting, and bookkeeping functions preferred

Language Requirements

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Good communication skills in Amharic
• Good communication skills in English
• Knowledge of local languages spoken in the working area is an advantage

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Knowledge of financial reporting procedures
• Payroll processing and budgeting expertise
• Understanding of taxation and pension requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good organizational and documentation abilities
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work under deadlines and maintain confidentiality

Technical Skills

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Accounting software and financial systems
• Payroll systems and reporting tools
• Financial database management

Salary & Benefits

Salary: As per the organization scale and compensation structure.

Additional benefits may include:

• Professional development opportunities
• NGO and humanitarian sector exposure
• Finance and compliance training
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Contract extension based on work performance and funding availability

Training & Career Development

Selected candidates may receive:

• NGO financial management training
• Donor compliance and budgeting workshops
• Payroll administration guidance
• Financial reporting and audit preparation support
• Procurement and organizational policy orientation

The ideal candidate should be passionate about humanitarian service and capable of supporting financial accountability in community-based development programs.

Job seekers interested in accountant jobs in Ethiopia, NGO accounting careers, finance officer vacancies, payroll jobs, bookkeeping opportunities, budgeting jobs, tax compliance positions, accounts management careers, donor-funded project finance jobs, and humanitarian accounting roles are encouraged to apply.

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Employment Terms

Contract Duration: One Year (Extendable Based on Performance & Funding Availability)
Place of Work: RTN Coordination Office, Dilla Town, Gedeo Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply according to RTN-Ethiopia recruitment procedures.

RTN-Ethiopia is committed to equal opportunity employment and creating positive change through humanitarian and child-focused community development initiatives.