Accountant

Salary Range: (25,000 to 35000 Birr )
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Finance Manager / Designated Finance Lead
Required Experience: 4–5 years of relevant professional experience

Job Purpose

The Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day general accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.

The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience, strong technical knowledge of general accounting practices, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with the finance team.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. General Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, ledgers, journals, and supporting documentation.
• Record daily financial transactions, including receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the proper classification and allocation of financial transactions.
• Prepare and post adjusting entries, accruals, prepayments, and other routine accounting adjustments.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure the availability of supporting documents for all transactions.

B. Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, payment requests, staff reimbursements, and other payable transactions.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable balances and follow up on outstanding items.
• Verify invoices and payment requests against supporting documents and applicable approval procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of customer invoices, supplier balances, and payment schedules.
• Support timely settlement of approved financial obligations.

C. Bank and Cash Management

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unexplained transactions.
• Monitor cash and bank transactions and ensure accurate recording in the accounting system.
• Maintain proper documentation for cash advances, settlements, and other financial transactions.
• Support cashbook maintenance and periodic cash verification.
• Identify and report unusual transactions or discrepancies to the Finance Manager.

D. Financial Reporting

• Prepare periodic schedules and reports, including expense summaries, account balances, and reconciliation statements.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide accurate accounting information to support management reporting and decision-making.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain supporting schedules for assets, liabilities, expenses, and other general ledger accounts.

E. Tax and Statutory Compliance

• Support the preparation and timely filing of applicable tax declarations and statutory reports.
• Ensure that transactions are properly documented and recorded in accordance with applicable Ethiopian tax laws and regulations.
• Support the preparation of withholding tax documentation and VAT-related records, as applicable.
• Maintain tax-related records and assist in responding to tax assessments, audits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes in tax and accounting requirements.

F. Internal Controls and Audit Support

• Follow established financial policies, procedures, authorization limits, and internal control requirements.
• Ensure that payments and accounting entries are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
• Identify accounting errors, control weaknesses, and unusual transactions and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
• Recommend practical improvements to accounting procedures, recordkeeping, and transaction processing.

G. Other Responsibilities

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of financial information.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain financial documents and resolve transaction-related issues.
• Support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking when required.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by the Finance Manager or designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Four to five years of relevant professional experience in general accounting, bookkeeping, and financial transaction management.
• Practical experience in general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of Ethiopian tax requirements and statutory accounting obligations.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, SAP, or other comparable accounting systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other relevant office applications.

How to apply

Interested candidate can apply through email with the subject line "Accountant" at [email protected]