About the Job
Company: Habesha Steel Mills PLC
Place of work: Factory Site (Dukem-Bishoftu Junction)
About Us
Habesha Steel Mills PLC is a premier steel manufacturing company in Ethiopia committed to high industrial standards, operational efficiency, and financial integrity. We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and enthusiastic Junior Accountant to support our finance department in daily financial transactions, bookkeeping, and record management.
Position Overview
The Junior Accountant will assist the finance and accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounts payable and receivable, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting general ledger accounting. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in modern financial software and spreadsheets.
Key Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping & General Ledger: Maintain accurate daily financial records, verify supporting documents, and ensure transactions are properly coded and entered into the ERP/accounting system.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Assist in processing supplier invoices, preparing payment vouchers, tracking customer collections, and following up on outstanding balances.
- Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and report findings to senior finance personnel.
- Payroll Support: Assist in gathering, reviewing, and processing payroll inputs, deductions, and statutory payments (such as pension and income tax).
- Inventory & Asset Support: Coordinate with warehouse and procurement teams to participate in periodic physical inventory counts and fixed asset verifications.
- Audit & Documentation: Organize and maintain secure financial files, vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents to ensure full compliance with internal controls and tax regulations.
- Financial Reporting Assistance: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budget variances, and routine schedules for management.
About You
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 0–3 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably within a manufacturing, heavy industrial, commercial, or audit environment. Fresh graduates with exceptional academic records and strong internship experience will also be considered.
- Technical Skills: Good understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), financial reporting, and tax regulations in Ethiopia.
- Systems: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data organization) and experience working with computerized accounting software or ERP systems.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic.
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organizational and time-management abilities.
- Integrity, professional ethics, and confidentiality regarding financial information.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic finance and cross-functional team.
Requirement Skill
Decision-making skills
Communication
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their updated CV, application letter, and copies of supporting credentials via email at
[email protected] or [email protected] or in person at our Head Office located at New Bright Tower, 2nd Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Application Deadline: Open until filled.
- Habesha Steel Mills PLC is an equal opportunity employer.
More Information
- Experience Level Junior
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc
