Senior Accountant (SwRC)

About Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through emergency responses, ambulance and first aid services, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services.

ERCS operates disaster risk reduction programs focused on food security, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and institutional capacity building—with the aim of creating resilient households and communities. The organization currently maintains a structure consisting of 14 regional branches, 40 zonal branches, 180 woreda branches, and 5,871 Kebele Red Cross Committees.

ERCS works in partnership with the Ethiopian Government, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), partnering National Societies, members, volunteers, and the communities served.

Position Details

• Work Unit: Accounts Division
• Reports to: Accounts Division Manager
• Salary: As per the Organization Salary Scale
• Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Accounts Manager, the Senior Accountant prepares financial statements for core costs and projects in accordance with the Society's policies and procedures. The role involves maintaining and organizing financial documents, ledgers, journal vouchers, and supporting documentation in accordance with the organization's accounting system. The Senior Accountant also monitors timely collection of receivables and payments.