Whiz Kids Workshop Job Vacancy 2026

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Job description

Whiz Kids Workshop is an innovative, Ethiopian-led social enterprise founded in 2005 with a mission to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. We firmly believe that technology and mass media are the most cost-effective and immediate ways to spark young imaginations and make a positive impact on education and social change. At Whiz Kids, we use existing research on mass media education and new, lower-cost technologies for media creation to produce engaging and inspiring content that covers a range of topics, including literacy, health education, character building, and social-emotional learning. Our goal is to prepare children, youth, and families for success in life. Position 1: Junior Accountant Candidate Profile (What We Are Looking For) : We are looking for a Junior Accountant at the very start of their career – a fresh graduate or someone with up to a year of experience – who is accurate, honest, eager to learn, and ready to build a real accounting career under the guidance of our Accountant. • Diploma or BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required). • Fresh graduate, or up to about 1 year of experience – this is deliberately a junior post. If you have more than 3 years of experience, please see our Accountant vacancy instead. • Careful and precise – you notice when a number or a name is slightly off. • Honest and trustworthy with cash and confidential information. • Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets; exposure to Peachtree or QuickBooks is a plus, not a requirement. • Eager to learn – detail matters to us, so read the application form instructions carefully. Location: Headquarters, Gerji Mebrat Hail, Site 1 Condominium, Block 128, Floor 2, Addis Ababa (on-site) Position 2: Administrative Assistant Candidate Profile (What We Are Looking For) : • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting & Finance, Office Management, or a related field. • At least 1 year of admin, office, or front-desk experience (more is an advantage). • Highly responsible, trustworthy, and punctual – you keep your word and your schedule. • Result-oriented problem-solver who genuinely enjoys serving people. • Professional phone manners; fluent Amharic and working English. • Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets for reports and tracking. • Detail matters to us – read the application form instructions carefully. Location: Headquarters, Gerji Mebrat Hail, Site 1 Condominium, Block 128, Floor 2, Addis Ababa (on-site) Position 3: Accountant Candidate Profile (What We Are Looking For) We are looking for an Accountant who takes pride in doing the work personally – someone who enjoys the craft of clean books: accurate daily entries & data, correct coding, and internal and external filings and reports that are never late. • BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Around 3 to 7 years of hands-on accounting experience – you have personally done daily entries, coding, payments, reconciliations, and tax filings, recently. • Solid working proficiency in Peachtree (Sage 50) and QuickBooks. • Practical knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and Ethiopian tax law: VAT, WHT, PAYE, pension, and advance profit tax. • Good skills in Excel and Google Sheets; openness to using AI tools for analysis. • High integrity, obsessive attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy – detail matters to us, so read the application form instructions carefully. • Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Location: Headquarters, Gerji Mebrat Hail, Site 1 Condominium, Block 128, Floor 2, Addis Ababa (on-site) Application Deadline: July 26, 2026 – 5:00 PM EAT. How To Apply Apply ONLY through online application form (about 15 minutes, including a short knowledge and accuracy section): Position 1:- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6mBtv2f-EbF45j6URFcX-51VyuJOBx-iJA3LuA-X-QI8c-Q/viewform Position 2:- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6mBtv2f-EbF45j6URFcX-51VyuJOBx-iJA3LuA-X-QI8c-Q/viewform Position 3:- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaHoGAJItPjrwP5cnSqXg4t2Q-_9mhcAQQyxP_I1KmWmlURQ/viewform Have ready: an updated CV (maximum 3 pages) uploaded to Google Drive or Dropbox with the link set to “anyone can view.” Educational credentials and experience letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates at the interview stage; a reference will be requested at the offer stage.