BAF Program Accountant

Job Summary

The BAF Program Accountant manages day-to-day financial operations, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for the Blue Ambition Fund program. Operating from Addis Ababa, the role ensures that all financial transactions comply with TWA's organizational policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations while supporting audit readiness and fiscal transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records for the BAF Program and TWA Finance.
• Prepare and process payments, payment vouchers, journal entries, and other financial transactions with appropriate supporting documents.
• Monitor program expenditures against the approved budget and regularly report budget utilization and variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor-required financial reports accurately and on time.
• Maintain proper cash and bank records and undertake regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure that all expenditures are properly authorized, adequately supported, and charged to the correct budget lines.
• Maintain proper financial filing and documentation systems to ensure audit readiness and easy retrieval of records.
• Ensure timely settlement and follow-up of staff advances, receivables, and payables.
• Ensure statutory deductions, taxes, and other financial obligations are properly calculated and processed in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support internal and external audits and provide the required financial documentation and explanations.
• Assist the program team in budget planning, forecasting, expenditure analysis, and financial decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with TWA’s financial and procurement policies, donor requirements, and applicable government regulations.
• Perform other finance and administrative duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (a Master's degree is preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience for BA/BSc holders; or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for MA/MSc holders, with proven financial management and administration experience within local or international NGOs.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and NGO compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Required Skill Tags: Adaptability, communication, attention to detail, and problem solving.