Addis Economic Research PLC (AER)
Sr. Accountant
Posted
5 months ago
Experience
5 years
Deadline
Closed
About the Company
Addis Economic Research PLC (AER) is a consulting and research firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AER provides high-quality research, surveys, evaluations, and policy advisory services to international organizations, development partners, academic institutions, and government bodies.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing AER’s financial management, accounting systems, and compliance with Ethiopian regulations and donor requirements, including:
- Managing daily accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations)
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Ensuring compliance with Ethiopian tax laws (VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, pension)
- Preparing and submitting financial reports to clients and donors
- Supporting budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management
- Coordinating internal and external audits
- Maintaining financial documentation for donor-funded projects
- Ensuring compliance with internal financial, anti-fraud, and conflict of interest policies
- Providing financial guidance to management and project teams
- Preparing and reviewing staff contracts (temporary and permanent)
- Supervising junior finance staff
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree is an asset)
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience (consulting firms, NGOs, donor-funded projects preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopian financial regulations and tax systems
- Experience managing donor-funded projects (World Bank experience is an advantage)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent written and spoken English; Amharic proficiency required
Skills Required:
- Accounting / Finance
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