I. Overview  

USAID/Ethiopia Support Program (ESP) aims to provide pathways to a more democratic and stable Ethiopia by building an enabling environment for peaceful and inclusive consensus-building processes. To this end, ESP works to strengthen intra- and inter-group relationships and actions, advance inclusive and constructive public discourse. Dexis Consulting Group is USAID’s implementing partner for ESP. 

Dexis will provide the personnel, systems, and technical capacity needed to ensure that the USAID Ethiopia Support Program is operational, grant-ready, and active in activity implementation. Dexis’ Field Team brings the USAIDs experience, relevant field experience, and operations savvy necessary for Dexis to quickly research, identify, and develop grants for activities with local organizations.  

  Dexis is seeking an Accountant –Tigray/Mekelle to support ESP. This is a full-time position based in Mekelle, Ethiopia, with an immediate start date.   

II. Responsibilities   

• Verifies source documents for proper approval/authorization before checks and transfer letters are released for payment. 

• Prepare cash payment and bank vouchers and ensure that all transactions are fully and properly documented, reviewed, and authorized by the responsible person and management. 

• Prepare checks and cash payments based on fully approved documents and ensure that they are reviewed and signed accordingly. 

• Prepare transaction reports and ensure adequate support documents for the weekly financial review by the Finance Officer and for posting. 

• Maintain a proper document filing system for all finance documents for custody and safe storage. 

• Carry out additional financial transaction reviews to ensure accuracy and fully documented before payments are made. 

• Preparation of Journal entries for review by the Finance officer. 

• Contributes to the ongoing process of continuous improvement of the financial management system and internal control. 

• Manage petty cash including preparing of payment and preparation of monthly petty cash reconciliation. 

• Organize, scan, archive (hard & soft copy) all receipts and supporting documents. 

• Maintains daily records of payments, ensures that documentation on all payments is complete, accurate, and in conformance established policy. 

• Conducts reconciliation of cash on hand with petty cash disbursements so that total of both tally with the petty cash float. 

• Participates in surprise petty cash counts and follow up action. 

• Prepare monthly petty cash reports to submit to the designated supervisor. 

• Stamps paid mark and cross-references all invoices and other financial supporting documents. 

• Ensure compliance with Dexis financial policies and procedures.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

III. Reporting  

This position will report to the Finance Officer – Tigray. 

Job Requirements

IV. Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree in finance, accounting, or a relevant field.  

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in International NGO 

• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced work environment  

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and other basic computer applications.  

• Experience in QuickBooks accounting or related software  

• Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic 

• Expertise in accounting and fiscal management for a USAID or other donor-funded program preferred 

• Fluency in Tigrigna preferred 

How to Apply

Submit CV and Application letter in person to Save the Children International, Infront of Central Statistical Agency Mekelle Branch, Adhawsi-Mekelle