Job Description

We are searching for a highly analytical Senior Accountant to oversee our company's financial planning and accounting operations. In this position, you will not only be an accomplished accountant and proactive with company finances but will also be commercially aware and provide advice on the best path of growth for our business.

Your duties include establishing targets, developing budgets, and performing financial analysis. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities. Your ultimate goal will be to guide the company towards profitability and success.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare short- and long-term financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks.
• Verify, allocate, and reconcile financial transactions. 
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Post transactions on accounting software, update bank Activity report on a daily base. 
• Issue invoice and prepare payments when needed.
• Regularly prepare and online report for all taxes; Vat, Income Tax, pension, withholding, profit tax accurately.  
• Prepare and process Payroll every month. 
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing financial statements 
• Review all inter-company transactions and generate invoices and reports as necessary.  
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Work on month-end and close year-end process properly and arrange financial documents for auditors
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures 
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process 
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Participate in preparing accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls 
•  Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping the information confidential 
• Work independently and collaboratively as a team member 

We offer a competitive salary. friendly work environment, and on-going training opportunities

Modern ETH maintains a drug-free workplace.  

At Modern ETH, we celebrate, support, and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. 

Reporting to: VP- operations

Job Requirements

What You Need For This Position:

• BA degree in Accounting, Finance or related field 
• A minimum of 10 years’ proven experience 
• IFRS certification is required 
• Proficient user of finance software 
• Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented.
• Confidentiality, Time Management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations. 

Experience: PLC Experience a plus 

How to Apply

Application Must be submitted ONLY via jobs@moderneth.com, and the email subject must say– "Senior Accountant" and "your Name."

On the email body, you should mention

1. Your Name
2. Telephone number
3. Years of experience
4. Current Employer and position

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must be submitted before and/or on December 12, 2020, 5:00 PM Ethiopian local time.