Project Accountant

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ETHIOPIA IS CHANGING AND GROWING! COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ETHIOPIA!

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is a national member association to the International Federation of SOS Children’s Villages. It is non- political, not-for-profit, and non-religious social development organization focused on the wellbeing and development of children. It was founded in 1974 and has been a development partner since then with positive outcomes in the lives of many children, families and communities.

The SOS Children’s Village Program Bahir Dar is looking for a competent and able Project Accountant that meets the requirements stated bellow

Position Summary

Under the guidance and control of Project Accountant, the junior accountant is responsible for receiving payments made to SOS-Family Strengthening Program FSP), depositing cash and cheques received to bank account, effecting cash and cheque payments as per the directives thereon. Further the junior accountant carries out the activities of journalizing and posting of income and expenditures, debit and credit of various accounts timely and appropriately. He/she assists in the closing of accounts and preparation of financial statements.

Priority tasks & responsibilities

•  Reviews payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.


• Reviews disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right vendor from the right project.


• Reviews accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;


• Recording of all programme location financial transactions into the SOS financial recording and meeting all submission dates and reporting requirements as required by the Programme Accountant.


• Assures accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting records;


• Organizes and maintain Accounting filling system;


• Follows-up on status with the Social Security (Pension) and Tax departments. Including depositing the checks and routine follow-up , registering  new employees at Social Security (Pension) and Tax Departments;


• Prepares payroll and arranges timely payment of salaries.


• Follow-up and control payable and receivable accounts.


• Receives original transaction documents, checks completeness and correctness and passes them to immediate supervisor.


• Takes part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock items


• Assists the Programme Accountant & Finance Manager in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the organization.


• Provide technical support to the programme location facilities in SOS Children’s Village Program (CVP) financial management related issues.

Required qualification and competencies:

• Education: College Diploma in Accounting


• Training: Computer training


• Experience:2 years relevant work experience


• Report writing skill


• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service


• Ease of using computers with mastery on application soft wares such as MS Work, MS Windows, and MS Excel.


• Proficiency in English language (both in writing and speaking)


• NGO experience is advantageous

Closing date: June 10, 2016

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove your from consideration.