Project Accountant

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-time, Contract (Initial 9-month contract with the possibility of extension)

Application Deadline: April 2, 2025.

About the Role

ACT is seeking a highly experienced Project Accountant to oversee financial management and ensure the accuracy of project financial records. The ideal candidate will be responsible for budget control, ensuring project costs align with budget allocations while closely tracking expenses, including invoices and other project-related expenditures.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee and maintain accurate project financial records, including budgets, expenses, and financial forecasts.
• Budget Control: Ensure alignment of project costs with budget allocations
• Expense Tracking: Monitor daily financial activities and keep track of invoices, expenses, and other project-related expenditures.
• Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports, cost analysis, and project status updates for management and stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related role.
• Proven experience in budget control, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with financial compliance, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and stakeholders.
• Experience in grant or donor-funded project accounting is a plus.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, Cover Letter, and three professional references to jobs@act.edu.etwith the subject line: “Project Accountant” before or on April 2, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.