About This Role
This role places you at the financial backbone of an international NGO with deep rural roots. As Accountant at IIRR, you won’t just manage ledgers—you’ll bridge financial compliance with field-level realities, ensuring funds reach remote communities. It suits an accountant who values mission-driven work over corporate monotony and is comfortable with frequent travel to project sites across Ethiopia.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The call for 3-5 years of experience signals a need for someone who can independently handle complex grant accounting without constant supervision. IIRR is likely seeking a professional comfortable with donor reporting standards (e.g., USAID, EU) and quickbooks or similar systems, but more critically, someone who can adapt financial controls to unpredictable field conditions. The travel requirement hints at resilience—you’ll need to verify expenditures in person, not just from a desk.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any experience with multi-donor grants, particularly those involving government or European funders, as the partnership with PCPM suggests Polish/EU funding streams. Highlight instances where you reconciled field expenses under tight timelines or trained non-finance staff in basic compliance. A cover letter that connects your accounting skills to IIRR’s mission of rural empowerment will stand out—show you understand that numbers here translate into food security or education access.
Who This Role Suits
Best for mid-career accountants who want to break out of routine office work and engage with development impact firsthand. Competition will be moderate but sharp, given IIRR’s established reputation and the role’s travel component narrowing the applicant pool.
Position Title: Accountant
Issued Date: April 30, 2026
Closing Date: May 8, 2026
Organization: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR-Ethiopia)
Reports to/Position Title: Finance & Grant Mgt Lead
Location: Addis Ababa, with Frequent Travel to the Field Offices.
About IIRR
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR-Ethiopia) is an international non- governmental organization that has worked for about 63 years in 47 countries with rural communities of diverse engagements. Its mission is to empower rural people to build resilient communities and attain socioeconomic equity through creative and community-led action. Its major engagements include Food Systems, Environment, Economic Empowerment, Health, and Education. IIRR entered a services agreement with PCPM and Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the agreement is to establish the obligations of the Parties with a view to carrying out mutually the project entitled “Support to development of emergency and disaster response services in Ethiopia.
Position Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial processes related to project cycle and program management (PCPM), ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. The role involves budgeting, financial reporting, monitoring expenditures, and supporting audits to ensure accountability and transparency.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate financial records for PCPM-related projects.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
Ensure compliance with IIRR financial policies and donor regulations.
Process payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Support internal and external audits.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to program teams.
Coordinate with project staff to ensure proper financial planning and utilization
Preference
Women and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in project accounting.
- Strong knowledge of financial management and reporting.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects is an advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting software Quick book and Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Required Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to IIRR’s mission and values.
Available to start work as soon as possible.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must use the link https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/rRBDkZOy to apply for the position. Completing the form is mandatory for all applicants. Only after filling out the form should send only updated CV and application letter to iirrethiopia.hrdepartment@iirr.org within 7 working days from the first announcement date, indicating the Job Title “Accountant”. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Application deadline is May 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
NOTE: IIRR holds strict child and other vulnerable group safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization's activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection, and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates' value congruence and thorough background checks and police clearance reference check processes
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