Junior Accountant 115 views

Department: Finance/Accounting Directorate

Reports To: Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

Number of Position: 2

Company Profile

Accu-Tech Diagnostic Center is a joint venture diagnostic laboratory organized and existing under the laws of Ethiopia. It is a business firm that addresses unmet health needs, market demands, and social and environmental problems of a society and community at large. It uses a state-of-the-art laboratory facility equipped with the latest technologies to provide accurate, reliable and timely patient results with reasonable pricing model. This JV Diagnostic Laboratory Center (JV DLC) was established and operated under the Joint Venture Engagement of Millennium Healthcare Enterprise and Retina Pharmaceuticals. It strives to maximize reasonable revenues while also maximizing positive health impacts on the community and the environment. The JV DLC will offer a comprehensive range of services for patients, researchers and academicians and will contribute to meet the unmet need of the healthcare system in the country.

Job Summary:

The Junior Accountant provides essential support to the accounting department by assisting with various financial tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and contributing to the efficient operation of the accounting processes. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to develop their accounting skills and gain practical experience in a professional setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable/Receivable Support:

o Assist with the processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions.
o Verify and reconcile vendor invoices and customer payments.
o Prepare and process payments to vendors.
o Assist with the collection of overdue accounts.
o Follow up cash sales, credit sales invoice accurately pr-numbered and filed serially.
o Follow up that income of the organization are collected and accounted for timely in line with agreements and other documents.
o Checks petty cash payments and other expenditures that they are consistent with the approved financial procedures of the company.
o Check the completeness of documents before any payment is affected out of the petty cash.

• General Ledger Support:

o Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
o Reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts.
o Assist with the maintenance of the general ledger.

• Month-End/Year-End Assistance:

o Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes.
o Prepare and organize supporting documentation for financial records.
o Assist with the preparation of audit schedules.

• Data Entry and Record Keeping:

o Perform accurate and timely data entry of financial transactions.
o Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records.
o File and organize financial documents.

• Financial Reporting Assistance:

o Assist in the preparation of financial reports.
o Compile and analyze financial data.
o Assist in the preparation of budget reports.

• Administrative Support:

o Assist with general administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.
o Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
o Assist with special projects as assigned.

• Compliance:

o Adhere to company policies and procedures.
o Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3 years of work experience

Skills:

o Basic understanding of accounting principles.
o Experience on sales.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
o Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
o Good organizational and time-management skills.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Peachtree).

• Coursework or certifications related to accounting or finance.