Position Title: Sr. Accountant
Employer: Copex
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Salary: As per company's scale
Posted date: 1 hour ago
Deadline: March, 20/2026 (13 days left)
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Accountant will oversee the company’s financial operations, including cost tracking, inventory valuation, and production-related accounting. This role ensures accurate financial reporting and provides management with actionable insights for decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial & Cost Accounting
- Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Record, monitor, and analyze production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead
- Prepare cost reports and variance analyses to support operational efficiency
- Ensure accurate inventory accounting and valuation
2. Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation laws, and company policies
- Assist in audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors
3. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts
- Track actual costs versus budgets and provide insights on cost control
- Assist management in financial planning and strategic decision-making
4. Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Work closely with production, procurement, and inventory teams to gather accurate cost data
- Recommend improvements in accounting processes, cost monitoring, and reporting
- Mentor and guide junior accounting staff
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, production costing, and financial reporting
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ERP experience is a plus
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving
How to apply
Interested and Qualified applicants who fulfill the above requirements are invited to spend your application to
Copex.office1@gmail.com
Email Subject line "Sr. Accountant"
