I. About Editors\u2019 Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)
\nEstablished on October 29, 2019, and registered with the FDRE Agency for Civil Society Organizations (No. 4527), Editors\u2019 Guild of Ethiopia (EGE) fills a critical gap in Ethiopia\u2019s media landscape by representing the often-overlooked gatekeepers of media houses \u2013 individuals who remain vulnerable despite their frontline roles. With 108 members spanning print, broadcast, and digital platforms across private, government, and community sectors, EGE champions press freedom, journalistic integrity, and ethical standards.
\nGuided by a vision for a democratic, public-interest-driven media landscape, EGE monitors threats to journalists and media houses through its sojethiopia.org portal and leads capacity-building initiatives. These include training news editors, advancing gender equality, promoting peace, and driving climate action in Ethiopia. Through such efforts, EGE serves as a cornerstone for resilience and progress within the country\u2019s media sector.
\nII. Position Summary
\nThe Accountant will be responsible for ensuring sound financial management and accountability across EGE\u2019s initiatives, including those implemented with multiple partners. The role focuses on financial planning, budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and timely reporting in compliance with donor requirements and project agreements.
\nWorking closely with project coordinators, the finance team, and partners, the Accountant will maintain accurate financial records, reconcile project budgets, and ensure all financial activities align with organizational policies, donor regulations, and applicable laws. The ideal candidate brings strong financial management experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
\nThis is a full-time position tied to the implementation period of programs and\/or projects under EGE\u2019s partnership agreements.
\nIII. Key Responsibilities
\nBudgeting & Financial Planning<\/p>\n
Lead the preparation and revision of project budgets in collaboration with program teams and partners.
\nEnsure budget forecasts align with project objectives and donor compliance requirements.<\/p>\n
Monitoring & Reporting<\/p>\n
Monitor and track expenditures against approved budgets for multiple project activities.
\nMaintain real-time budget vs. actual reports and promptly flag variances to the Project Manager and Finance Lead.
\nPrepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal use and donor submission.<\/p>\n
Documentation & Compliance<\/p>\n
Compile financial documentation to support all reported expenses, ensuring they meet donor and audit standards.
\nMaintain a well-organized filing system for all project financial documents, including invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and partner disbursements.
\nEnsure all financial transactions comply with donor rules, project agreements, and national financial regulations.
\nSupport internal and external audits by providing relevant financial data and explanations.<\/p>\n
Cash Flow & Coordination<\/p>\n
Monitor project cash flows and ensure timely fund requests and disbursements to partners and vendors.
\nSupport the preparation of fund reconciliation statements and bank reconciliations.
\nLiaise with program teams, consortium members, and the finance unit to resolve financial queries.
\nProvide financial guidance to project staff and partners as needed.<\/p>\n
Process Improvement & Capacity Building<\/p>\n
Contribute to strengthening financial systems and processes for project delivery.
\nAssist in building the financial literacy and capacity of project staff and local partners when required.<\/p>\n
Job Advertisement: Accountant
\nOrganization Editors\u2019 Guild of Ethiopia (EGE)
\nDuty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
\nEmployment Type Full Time
\nReports to Finance and Administration Manager
\nApplication Deadline April 27, 2026 (CoB)
\nNumber of Positions One<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
\nMinimum of five years of experience in financial management, preferably with projects, NGOs, civil society organizations, or media-related initiatives.
\nStrong understanding of project-based accounting, budget tracking, and donor compliance.
\nProficiency in accounting software (e.g, Peachtree, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
\nFamiliarity with Ethiopian tax laws and reporting procedures (VAT, withholding tax, pension, etc.).
\nExcellent organizational and documentation skills.
\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
\nExperience with donor-funded project reporting is required.
\nKnowledge of the media or non-profit sector in Ethiopia is an advantage.
\nFamiliarity with procurement and logistics practices is desirable.<\/p>\n
Competencies<\/p>\n
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
\nAbility to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
\nStrong integrity and commitment to financial transparency.
\nGood interpersonal skills and team spirit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Editors Guild of Ethiopia","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-2462","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=2462"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=2462"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=2462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}