Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the company's accounting operations, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with Ethiopian tax regulations, monitoring budgets, and supporting effective financial management. The role also oversees financial documentation, payroll, banking activities, and project accounting while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and other statutory requirements.
• Manage company cash flow and maintain banking relationships.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Review procurement documents, payment requests, and supporting financial records.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare payroll and support monthly financial closing activities.
• Manage project accounting and contract accounting activities.
• Monitor budget utilization and support budget control processes.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Ethiopian tax laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Peachtree, QuickBooks, or ERP systems.
• Experience with bank reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Practical experience in tax filing and e-tax system reporting.
• Experience in payroll preparation and monthly financial closing procedures.
• Knowledge of project accounting and contract accounting.
• Experience in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and budget control.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance