Junior Accountant at Logiskills Transit Services

Junior Accountant

Employer: Logiskills Transit Services

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 weeks ago

Deadline: February, 28/2025 (5 days left)

Logiskills Transit Services is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant & Administration Assistant to join our growing team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in both accounting and administrative functions within a dynamic logistics environment. The successful candidate will assist in day-to-day accounting tasks, provide administrative support to the office, and contribute to the preparation of bids and tenders.

Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Maintaining accurate and organized financial records.
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT and other tax returns.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Accurately inputting data into accounting software Peachtree.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Administration:

• Providing general administrative support to the office, including answering phones, managing correspondence, and greeting visitors.
• Maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• Organizing and filing documents.
• Scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Assisting with travel arrangements.
• Supporting the team with other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.

Bid Preparation:

• Assisting in the preparation of bid documents, including gathering information, preparing cost calculations, and ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
• Researching market prices for goods and services related to bid preparation.
• Maintaining a database of past bids and related information.
• Collaborating with other departments to gather necessary information for bid submissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Peachtree is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Fluency in English and Amharic (both written and spoken).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional development and growth.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to info@logiskillstransit.com