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Accountant

• Number of Positions: two
• Duty Station: Addis Ababa, around Bole Dembel
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Position
We are seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and experienced Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring tax and statutory compliance, and preparing financial reports in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Issue sales invoices and maintain accurate sales records.
• Record and post journal entries into the accounting system.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculate, declare, and process income tax, pension contributions, and other applicable statutory payments.
• Manage electronic tax (e-Tax) submissions and related documentation.
• Reconcile VAT and withholding tax against sales transactions and supporting records.
• Prepare periodic sales summary reports.
• Prepare financial statements and other periodic financial reports.
• Conduct inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare foreign purchase cost buildup, including applicable costs and charges.
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and internal financial procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BA Degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience as an Accountant.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Practical knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, pension administration, VAT, and withholding tax.
• Experience in inventory reconciliation and foreign purchase cost buildup.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as within a team.