Job opportunities at The Well in Action (TWA), Ethiopia

• Organization: The Well in Action (TWA)
• Program: Blue Ambition Fund (BAF) Program
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Number of Positions: One (1)
• Salary and Benefits: As per TWA’s salary scale
• Application Deadline: September 7th, 2026

TWA is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of BAF Program Accountant for its program, “Empowering Women and Men through Sustainable Employment and Entrepreneurship Development in Lemi Kura Sub-City.”

Job Purpose

The BAF Program Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management, accounting, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and financial documentation of the BAF Program. The position will ensure that all financial transactions comply with TWA’s financial policies and procedures, donor requirements, applicable government regulations, and accepted accounting standards.

Key Duties and 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.

Qualification and Experience

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience for candidates with a BA/BSc degree; or
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience for candidates with an MA/MSc degree.
• Candidates must have financial management and administration experience within local and/or international NGOs.
• Experience in donor-funded project financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit preparation is highly desirable.

Required Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal control systems.
• Good understanding of NGO and donor financial management and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports and meet reporting deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Ability to work effectively with program, finance, management, government, and partner teams.