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Health Development and Anti Malaria Association (HDAMA

External Vacancy Announcement

Position: Accountant

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Accountability: Admin and Finance Director

Salary: Negotiable

Application Deadline: Seven working days from the vacancy announcement date

Health Development and Anti Malaria Association (HDAMA), has been re-registered with Proclamation No. 1113/2009 as not for profit, nongovernmental and local organization committed to prevent and control the spread of malaria, HIV/AIDs, climate related and communicable diseases, and reproductive health problems.

Job Summary:

The Accountant will support financial operations for Last Mile Delivery services focused on reaching vulnerable and high-risk areas. This role ensures accurate financial tracking, accountability, and compliance while enabling efficient and transparent resource utilization in challenging operating environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for last mile delivery operations, including transportation, logistics, and distribution costs.
• Monitor and track expenditures related to service delivery in remote, underserved, and high-risk locations.
• Prepare timely financial reports, including budget vs. actual analyses, to support decision-making.
• Ensure proper documentation and verification of expenses incurred in difficult-to-access areas.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for delivery programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Reconcile accounts, including cash, bank, and field advances, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Strengthen internal controls to mitigate financial risks associated with operations in insecure or resource-constrained settings.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to align financial processes with on-the-ground realities.
• Facilitate audits by maintaining organized and transparent financial documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
• Perform other Accounting related tasks as needed and as requested

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to work with incomplete or delayed data from remote or high-risk areas.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accountability and transparency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrity and ability to handle sensitive financial information

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project accounting or financial management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• knowledge of Peachtree, Quick book and Microsoft Excel.
• Upholds HDAMA’s Code of Conduct, PSEAH Policy, Gender Strategy, and other key organizational policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Four (4) years relevant experience in the NGO setup.