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Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Job Type: Full-time, In-Person
Location: Addis Ababa

About the Company

We are a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that provides accounting and administrative support services to international clients. Our operations are based in Ethiopia and supported by a Dutch management team, ensuring our services meet European quality and compliance standards.

We help accounting firms in Europe improve efficiency by handling tasks such as invoice processing, bookkeeping, and financial administration with accuracy and reliability.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliation, and enjoys working in a structured, high-accuracy environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth processing of financial data for our European clients, applying correct VAT codes, and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Addis Ababa.

Key Responsibilities

1. Invoice Booking
   • Record and process sales and purchase invoices accurately and on time.
   • Apply correct VAT codes and ensure compliance with international accounting standards.
   • Reconcile invoices with supporting documentation and internal records.
2. Bank Transactions
   • Post and reconcile bank transactions daily.
   • Match payments to invoices and identify unmatched or missing items.
   • Support monthly closing and reconciliation processes.
3. Quality Assurance
   • Review transactions for accuracy and completeness.
   • Support internal and client-side quality control checks
   • Collaborate closely with the Dutch account manager to resolve discrepancies and maintain high service quality.
4. Reporting & Support
   • Prepare summaries and transaction reports as required.
   • Support management in maintaining financial accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience, ideally in an accounting firm, an (international) corporate company, or a large local organization such as a holding company or government enterprise (e.g., Ethiopian Airlines).
• Strong practical experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliation.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using cloud-based accounting/ERP systems and Excel.
• Excellent understanding of VAT and tax principles.
• Highly detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Available full-time in our Addis Ababa office.