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PASSION TECHNOLOGIES ONE MEMBER PLC
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with occasional travel to regional offices, warehouses, project sites, and operational locations as required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary & Benefits: As per company salary scale and benefit structure

About the Company:

Passion Technologies One Member PLC is a fast-growing Ethiopian technology-driven company headquartered at the Ethiopian ICT Park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company operates across multiple regions and delivers integrated solutions in telecommunications, ICT infrastructure, engineering services, technical operations, maintenance services, logistics support, project management, and business support services. Passion Technologies promotes a culture of integrity, professional excellence, operational efficiency, transparency, innovation, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and financial discipline.

Position: ACCOUNTANT

Department: Finance and Administration Department
Reports To: Senior Accountant / Finance Manager
Supervises: Cashiers, Finance Assistants, and junior finance support staff (as applicable)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with occasional travel to regional offices, warehouses, project sites, and operational locations as required.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary and Benefits: As per company salary scale and benefit structure.

Position Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the company’s daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, maintaining proper documentation, preparing reconciliations, assisting with tax filings, and supporting internal and external reporting requirements. The position works closely with the Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, operations teams, procurement, logistics, HR, project teams, stores, regional offices, and external stakeholders including banks and government authorities. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic operational environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Daily Accounting Operations

• Record, classify, code, and post all financial transactions into the accounting system accurately and timely.
• Prepare payment vouchers, journal entries, invoices, receipts, and supporting documents.
• Review employee advances, expense reports, and settlement documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Process payroll transactions and ensure proper recording of payroll-related deductions.
• Maintain organized and auditable accounting files and supporting documentation.

B. Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper authorization, coding, and recording.
• Prepare payment schedules and follow up on payment approvals.
• Monitor customer accounts and prepare receivable statements.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and un-cleared advances.
• Prepare aging reports for payables and receivables.

C. Cash and Bank Management

• Prepare daily cash position reports and support cash flow monitoring.
• Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation.
• Prepare cash transfer requests and follow up on bank transactions.

D. Reconciliation and Control Support

• Perform regular reconciliations for supplier accounts, customer accounts, inter-office transactions, and inventory balances as assigned.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Verify supporting documents for all transactions to ensure compliance with company policies.

E. Tax and Statutory Compliance

• Assist in preparation of VAT declarations, withholding tax reports, and other statutory filings.
• Prepare payroll tax and pension contribution schedules.
• Ensure timely submission of tax payments and filings under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain organized tax records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.

F. Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules for management and audit purposes.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide budget utilization reports and variance analysis support as requested.
• Generate financial reports from the accounting system as needed by management.

G. Internal Controls and Compliance

• Follow established internal control procedures and approval hierarchies.
• Ensure all transactions have proper authorization and supporting documents.
• Identify and report control weaknesses or compliance issues to the Senior Accountant.
• Support fraud prevention initiatives and maintain confidentiality of financial information.

H. Audit Coordination Support

• Provide supporting documents, reconciliations, and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Facilitate auditor requests for information during fieldwork.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations and corrective action plans.

I. Operational and Interdepartmental Coordination

• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, HR, warehouse, project management, and operations teams regarding financial documentation.
• Follow up on missing documents, approvals, settlements, and reconciliations with operational staff.
• Support inventory verification, stock counts, and operational financial monitoring activities.

J. Systems and Process Improvement

• Accurately enter and maintain financial data within the accounting system or ERP.
• Recommend improvements to finance workflows and reporting efficiency.
• Support automation of finance processes as directed by the Finance Manager.

K. Additional Responsibilities

• Support donor-funded project financial record-keeping where applicable.
• Participate in finance team meetings and training sessions.
• Perform any other finance, accounting, reporting, or compliance duties assigned by the Senior Accountant or Finance Manager.
• Certification- Peachtree accounting is Mandatory.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIFA, or equivalent) at foundation or intermediate level are advantageous.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in telecom, ICT, engineering, infrastructure, construction, maintenance, logistics, or project-based environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• General ledger accounting
• Bank reconciliation
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Tax filing support (VAT, withholding tax, payroll taxes)
• Document verification and filing
• Use of accounting software or ERP systems

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian accounting standards and tax laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks, ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.