Jr. Accountant

About the Company

The Soufflet Group is a French family-owned business which is collecting and adding value to agricultural raw materials through industrial milling and malting among other activities. France’s top private cereal collector, the Group is also a major player in supplying inputs to farmers cultivating various field crops.

In malting, it is a front-rank world player on the malt market with 28 malt plants in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, located at the heart of the barley producing regions.

Varietal selection, seed multiplication, choosing the best quality barley for its malt plants and the precision of its manufacturing process all enable it to produce the finest malt for its brewer customers.

For more information: https://www.soufflet.com/en/our-sectors/barley-supply-chain/malting

Soufflet has started its operation in Ethiopia in 2017 in the barley supply chain and has commissioned its malt factory in Addis Ababa in April 2021.

Soufflet aims to source/buy 100% of its raw material locally which represents 80 000 tons per year.

To support its Finance team Soufflet is looking to hire its Finance Operation Manager.

Responsibilities

Financial Record Maintenance

• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records by entering transactions into the accounting system.
• Ensure proper documentation of all transactions for audit purposes.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Process invoices and payments to vendors on time.
• Assist with billing and collections from customers, ensuring accounts receivable are managed effectively.
• Follow up on the settlement of advances and loans
• Review all payable-related recordings and complete closing activities.
• Address any discrepancies or issues related to invoicing promptly.
• Respond to vendor and customer inquiries
• Generate and distribute customer invoices promptly and accurately. (via SAP, Cash register machine, or any required system)
• Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and goods receipt notes.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of invoices into the accounting system.
• Reconcile vendor/customer accounts regularly, research and correct discrepancies timely manner
• Ensure accurate entry and processing of customer orders in the system.
• Review and process purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Check payable invoices for appropriate supporting documents and approval before payment
• Monitor and record employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.

General Ledger Support:

• Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries accurately.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary documentation.

Financial Reporting Assistance:

• Help prepare basic financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Provide support during audits by gathering required documents and information.
• Prepare reports to CFO and, Accounting Manager as required

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Maintain organized files of financial documents for easy retrieval.
• Ensure proper archiving of WHT Receivables, sales invoice-related documents

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with other members of the finance team to support overall department objectives.
• Participate in training sessions to enhance accounting skills and knowledge

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
• Two (2) year Relevant Experience as Junior Accountant

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and
• Experience in ERP (SAP)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance