Maternity Cover - Jr. Accountant

About the Company

Ethal Aluminum Manufacturing PLC, a foreign investor shareholding company, started its journey in December 2014 GC. The company is engaged in the manufacturing of aluminum utensils with an aluminum melting facility at 1st Industry Zone, Debre-Birhan, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. It is 130 km away from the country capital, Addis Ababa. Ethal's head office is on the 3rd floor, PECAN building, Gurd Shola, Megenagna, Addis Ababa.

Ethal is a leading utensils manufacturing company with operational excellence, driven by innovation, technology, and motivation to enhance sustainable industrial and business growth in Ethiopia. The company produces a variety of export-quality utensils products that are in demand throughout Ethiopia. In the near future, the company plans to produce a premium type and new range of utensils products to cover a wide range of customers. The company is managed by highly skilled and experienced professionals.

Ethal's mission is to achieve business excellence through optimum resource utilization and the spirit of entrepreneurship. The company also values the skill and integrity of employees and gives priority to social welfare.

Reports to: Accounts Manager

Employment Period: Maternity cover (six months with possible extension)

Key Responsibilities:

1. ERP Transactions & Documentation
   • Create Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and Purchase Orders (POs) on ERP in a timely manner.
   • Create Goods Receiving Notes (GRNs) and Purchase Invoices (PINVs) on ERP in a timely manner.
   • Raise Credit Sales Invoices on ERP promptly.
   • Create Petty Cash Payment Vouchers (PCPVs) and Cheque Payment Vouchers (CPVs) on ERP.
   • Raise Cash Receipt Vouchers and ensure daily follow-up of deposits to the bank.
2. Payments & Compliance
   • Raise Withholding Tax (WHT) receipts for the purchase of goods and services.
   • Process supplier invoices and ensure timely settlement of liabilities.
   • Follow up on purchase advance settlements with respective purchasers and prepare a monthly balance report.
3. Bank & Cash Management
   • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
   • Assist with petty cash handling, monitoring, and reconciliations.
4. Reporting
   • Support in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
   • Provide schedules and supporting documents for audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
   • Reporting related to procurement and inventory.
5. General Support
   • Maintain accurate filing of vouchers, invoices, and other financial documents.
   • Assist in stock count and inventory reconciliations as required.
   • Perform any other tasks assigned by the Accounts Manager.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting & Finance
• 0 - 1 years of experience in accounting

Core Skills

• Meeting deadlines and commitment to late hours work
• Understanding of Ethiopian tax rules (VAT, WHT, employment tax, etc.)
• Willingness to take extra responsibilities
• Someone who requires little day-to-day management
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Keen to learn new things
• Strong communication skills
• Monitoring skills
• Active listening
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Understanding labor laws, tax regulations, and employee benefit accounting
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism

IT Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Accounting software (ERP, Sage, and QuickBooks)

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance