About the Job
PASSION TECHNOLOGIES ONE MEMBER PLC
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with travel 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. The company delivers integrated solutions in telecommunications, ICT infrastructure, engineering services, technical operations, logistics support, project management, and business support services. We work with government institutions, telecom operators, and development partners to support digital transformation and operational excellence.
Position: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Department: Finance Department
Reports To: Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Supervises: Accountants, Cashiers, Finance Assistants, and Store/Inventory Finance Coordinators (where applicable)
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for leading and supervising the company’s accounting functions to ensure accurate financial recording, strong internal controls, timely reporting, tax compliance, and operational accountability. This role serves as a key financial control focal person, working closely with management, operations, external auditors, banks, and government authorities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
A. Financial Management & Oversight
- Lead daily accounting operations; ensure accurate recording, classification, and reconciliation of all transactions.
- Review payment vouchers, journal entries, invoices, and payroll before posting.
- Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers; monitor cash flow; manage advances, receivables, payables, and fixed asset records.
B. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze financial performance, prepare variance analyses (budget vs. actual), and support financial forecasting.
C. Budgeting & Planning
- Participate in annual budgeting; support departmental budget preparation and consolidation.
- Monitor budget utilization and provide expenditure monitoring reports.
D. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws (VAT, withholding tax, payroll taxes, pension contributions).
- Prepare and submit statutory filings; advise management on regulatory changes.
E. Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Establish and strengthen internal control systems; conduct regular reconciliations (bank, petty cash, inventory, inter-office).
- Monitor financial risks, ensure segregation of duties, and support fraud prevention.
F. Audit Coordination
- Coordinate internal and external audits; prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Address audit findings and support corrective action plans.
G. Operational Coordination
- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, HR, warehouse, project management, and regional offices on financial documentation and compliance.
H. Team Leadership
- Supervise, coach, and mentor junior finance staff; review work output and ensure quality.
I. Systems Improvement
- Participate in ERP and accounting system improvements; support finance process automation.
J. Additional Duties
- Support donor-funded project financial monitoring; maintain confidentiality; perform other duties as assigned
About You
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or related field (Master’s degree an advantage). Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIFA) are advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and finance.
- Preferred Sector Experience: Telecom, ICT, engineering, infrastructure, construction, maintenance, logistics, or project-based environments.
- Demonstrated Experience in: Financial reporting, tax management, budget control, financial analysis, audit coordination, bank reconciliation, internal controls, and team supervision.
- Other: Experience working with multiple operational sites or regional offices is required.
- Certification- Peachtree accounting is Mandatory.
Requirement Skill
Time management
Analytical skills
Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Powerpoint
Accounting
How To Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to [email protected] within 10 working days after the date of this announcement. Please indicate “Senior Application for Accountant Position” in the subject line of your email.
Passion Technologies One Member PLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, professional excellence, and financial discipline.
More Information
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
- Qualification BA/BSc
