What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Accountant is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analyzing the accounting records and financial reports of the mission/other structure under their responsibility.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accountant:

• Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures.
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
• Guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits.
• Performs regular integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
• Participates in monthly closing activities and is responsible for part of them.
• Keeps files up to date at all times and participates in filing relevant supporting documents.
• Provides support to other departments and responds to semi-routine and non-standard inquiries when necessary. Gives guidance and provides back up support to the Cashier in their absence.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to their supervisor.

Relationships

• Internally, interact with the Accounting Manager or Finance and Administration Manager of the Aden Mission and with "clients" from other departments. 
• Externally, interacts with banks and suppliers. 

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Fluent command of English.
• Computer proficiency.

Professional experience required

• 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field.
• Experience of international organizations an asset.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software.

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Additional information

• Type of contract : Resident (Open to Yemeni Nationals ONLY) 
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: Aden 
• Length of assignment: 9 Months fixed term contract, renewable based on performance and budget availability
• Number of posts: 1
• Application deadline: 28th March 2026

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide.
• Training opportunities

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

Finance Manager

People management responsibilities

No