Sales Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized Sales Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sales transactions, customer accounts, collections, receivables, and financial reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in collections and receivables management.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily sales transactions accurately in the accounting system.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and receipts.
• Monitor customer accounts and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments and ensure timely collections.
• Reconcile customer statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales and collection reports.
• Verify sales documents and ensure proper supporting documentation.
• Process customer payments through cash, bank transfers, and other payment methods.
• Coordinate with the Sales team regarding customer balances and credit limits.
• Prepare bank deposit reconciliations related to sales collections.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
• Maintain proper filing of accounting documents and customer records.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and Ethiopian tax regulations.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a Sales Accountant, Accounts Receivable Accountant, or similar role.
• Proven experience in customer collections and accounts receivable management is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Ethiopian tax regulations is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer follow-up skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Economics / Statistics