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Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role-plays a key part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and improving financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Peachtree accounting software
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Calculate, file, and manage all types of tax declarations on e-tax system (e.g., VAT, withholding, income tax, Pension, profit tax) in compliance with Ethiopian tax laws.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and internal control compliance,
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal control procedures.
• Ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Prepare and review all monthly payroll for the company.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Supervise the accounting team, conduct regular internal audits, and assist with external audits.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, HR) to gather, align, and verify data necessary for accurate financial reporting.
• Collect outstanding payments, register daily transactions, collect receipts and file them.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficient in Peachtree (Sage 50) accounting software is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax systems and reporting requirements.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• English proficiency is required.