About Our Organization:

Info Mind Solutions plc the parent company of Ethiojobs.net and Dereja.com is a leading human resource company in Ethiopia. We are specialized in our e-recruitment platform Ethiojobs and our HR services, payroll management, training and Consultancy as well as Dereja that serves the employment need of the youth, fresh graduates, TVETs, students and those who are at the Junior level of their career. We strive to produce sustainable solutions for our clients therefore our proven methodologies have created a profound impact because we realize excellence in people. We work in a mission-driven environment and we expect our people to carry forward this spirit in all they do.

Currently, our business unit Dereja is undertaking projects in tackling the issue of youth unemployment. Dereja is a pioneer in establishing Career Center services in Higher Education Institutions, organizing regional and national job fairs and design and deliver employability skills training for fresh graduates. Thus, we are looking for a Senior accountant that has extensive experience in accounting and related activities the Senior accountant will mainly work with the IMS finance team and reports directly to the CFO and Dereja Program Director.

Job Summary

S/he will prepare accurate and timely financial statements and documents using the format and policies by the funder organization. S/he is responsible for performing balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations, as well as executing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Senior Accountants provide leadership for staff by teaching them how to complete complex financial operations. S/he will analyze financial statements for discrepancies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements
• Collect all receipts and financial documents clearly and neatly 
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning
• Producing long-term business plans
• Undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
• Controlling income, cash flow and expenditures
• Managing budgets and informing the management progress on weekly basis
• Developing and managing financial systems/models
• Carrying out business modeling and risk assessments
• Liaising with managerial staff and work directly with IMS finance and Dereja team
• To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
• To be accountable, give feedback and appropriate information regarding the requested or ongoing tasks

Term of Employment: One year

• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting theory.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• To be flexible as required.
• Knowledge of tax laws.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with other agencies.
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from supervisor to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work on QuickBooks or similar accounting packages.
• English language speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Excellent English is written and oral communication, as well as basic computer skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Basic problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Able to perform in a tight schedule
• Ability to lead and work with a team
• Ability to follow up
• Takes initiative, responsible, good time management and organization skills
• Flexibility and tolerance
  

Education and Experience

• BA in Accounting/ Finance
• 2-5 years of experience working in Accounting and Finance in Non-government organization