Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people. 

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across eight program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

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Our Commitment to Safeguarding  

At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.

We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.

By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.

Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected

Join Our Mission:

We are looking for Project Accountant who will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the complete financial accounting system of the project in line with donor and SOS CVE financial policy, procedures, and standard procedures

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Reviews payment requests for accuracy, completeness, compliance, level of authorization and clarity on the invoices.

• Reviews disbursement requests for accuracy, documentation and validity; effect payment to the right vendor from the right project.

• Reviews accounts on regular basis to ensure the balances are complete and accurate;

• Recording of all program location financial transactions into the SOS financial recording, meeting all submission dates, and reporting requirements as required by the Program Accountant.

• Assures accuracy of supporting documentation for accounting records;

• Organizes and maintain accounting filling system;

• Follows-up on status with the Social Security (Pension) and Tax departments. Including depositing the checks and routine follow-up, registering new employees at Social Security (Pension) and Tax Departments;

• Prepares payroll and arranges timely payment of salaries.

• Follow-up and control payable and receivable accounts.

• Receives original transaction documents, checks completeness and correctness and passes them to immediate supervisor.

• Takes part in inventory taking and control of assets and stock items.

• Assists the Program Accountant & Finance Manager in the Implementation of the internal control system and financial procedures manual of the organization.

• Provide technical support to the program location facilities in SOS Children’s Village Program (CVP) financial management related issues.

Capacity Strengthening:

• Report writing skill

• Strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service

• Ease of using computers with mastery on application soft wares such as MS Work, MS Windows, and MS Excel.

• Proficiency in English language (both in writing and speaking)

• NGO experience is advantageous.

Child Protection

• Responsible to ensure that all beneficiaries are receiving ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about SOS Children’s Villages Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

• Ensure that all support is provided on the best interest of the child.

• Responsible for taking part in raise awareness raising sessions and capacity building training in relation to CS and Code of Conduct and to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination

• Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms

• Responsible for reporting any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at program level and/or to the respective line manager

Safeguarding

• Ensure adherence to SOS CV policies such as the Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Standards and others as well as the minimum standards of humanitarian relief

• Ensure that all support is provided in the best interest of the child.

• Responsible for taking part in awareness-raising sessions and capacity building training in relation to Safeguarding and Code of Conduct and to protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination

• Support children, young people and program participants to make them understand the Safeguarding risks and protection mechanisms

• Ensure proper safeguarding procedures and policies are in place to protect program participants’ children, young people, adults and other stakeholders.

• Be vigilant about any possible form of abuse/harm, neglect, harassment, or exploitation against, children, youth and adults in personal and professional lives;

• Report any Incident Management Team or concern within 24 hours to the Incident Management Team, focal person or concerned party through the defined channels for reporting the allegation

Job Requirements

Our Ideal Candidate?

Let's find out if we're a match. The next step in our process depends on how your background closely align with the below criteria’s. 

Essential Requirements (Must-Have):

• Education: Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance or similar disciplinaries

• Experience: At least 3 years relevant work experience in working as an Accountant or similar role

• Experience in Budget management, account reconciliation and reporting in donor funded projects.

• Experience in managing office operation, procurement and inventory.

• Proficient in accounting software

• Understanding of donor compliance requirement and local financial regulation.

Desired Assets (Nice-to-Have): 

• INGO experience

SOS Competencies 

General Competencies 

• Understanding the organization and commitment to its vision and mission: able to clearly communicate SOS Children’s Villages Who We Are (Vision, Mission & Values), “Living our Values” policies and strategies in all areas.

• Budgeting and Financial Planning: ability to prepare, manage, monitor project budget effectively.

• Accounting and Reporting: Proficiency in maintaining accurate financial records and producing financial reports

• Collaboration: driven to work with others, able to build partnerships and teamwork internally and externally.

• Communication: strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills; ability to interact effectively with partners and staff at all levels; ability to represent the organization externally; exceptional ability to communicate consistently, clearly, and effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• Problem Solving and Decision Making: ability to analyze challenges and develop practical solution for issues identified.

• Integrity: committed to high ethical standards and integrity in financial practices and reporting.

• Leadership: Role modelling and ability to build effective teams, motivate high performance, and generate a commitment to organizational goals.

• People development: driven to improve others; proven track record in coaching & mentoring staff, giving feedback, and identifying development opportunities for co-workers.

• Software: - Finance D-365 and Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Power BI) EDG

Required Competency

The following set of value-based competencies are behaviors that are expected from everyone who works for or on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages to achieve a culture of safeguarding.

Core Competency 

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.

• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.

• Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.

• Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.

• Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.

How To Apply

 Does This Sound Like You?

To apply, please submit your updated resume via SOS Children's Villages Application portal (ICIMS)

We actively champion diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage women to step forward and apply. As part of our unwavering commitment to holistic safeguarding protecting children, youth, adults, and assets our selection process emphasizes value alignment and includes thorough background checks for all potential hires.

SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair consideration to all applicant regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Requirements The position requires a degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance or related disciplines and at least three years of relevant experience as an accountant, including budget management, account reconciliation, reporting for donor-funded projects, procurement, inventory control and use of accounting software. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office tools, possess strong English language skills, and have knowledge of local financial regulations and donor compliance requirements. How to Apply Submit your updated resume through the SOS Children’s Villages Application portal (ICIMS).