📍 Location: Jinka Town, South Ethiopia Region
🏢 Organization: The Carter Center Ethiopia
💼 Employment Type: Full‑time (1 year, renewable)
📅 Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
👥 Number of Positions: 1
About The Carter Center
The Carter Center Ethiopia is an international NGO supporting the Government of Ethiopia in disease elimination and eradication programs. The Center is seeking an experienced Accountant in Ethiopia to join its team in Jinka Town. This role is ideal for professionals looking for NGO finance jobs in Ethiopia and mid‑level accounting and finance vacancies.
Position: Accountant
Key Responsibilities
- Manage financial reporting and accounting tasks for the RB/LF elimination program.
- Verify supporting documents before payment approval.
- Post transactions into QuickBooks or other accounting software.
- Prepare monthly closings and periodic financial reports.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor fund utilization and ensure compliance with NGO financial policies.
- Prepare reports for government offices as required.
- Handle bank activities including transfers, deposits, withdrawals, and statements.
- Maintain filing systems for petty cash, vouchers, and transactions.
- Close accounts and prepare audit reports at fiscal year end.
Qualifications & Experience
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Education: BA Degree in Accounting and Finance from a recognized university.
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Experience: Minimum of 4 years in Accounting and Finance.
- Prior NGO experience in Ethiopia is highly preferred.
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) and proven experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Smart, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills in Amharic and English.
- Ability to work in teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel and work in remote areas.
- Recommendation letter from most recent employer.
- Release letter from current employer within two weeks of job offer.
Duty Station
📍 Jinka Town, South Ethiopia Region — a key location for NGO jobs in Ethiopia 2026.
Skills Required
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Teamwork and communication
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive NGO salary package.
- One‑year contract with strong possibility of extension.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV, application letter, and supporting documents within 10 days of this announcement. Please indicate the duty station and position in the subject line.
📧 Email: HR.Ethiopia@cartercenter.org
👩 Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.