Job Description

• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Reconcile account balances and bank statements
• Maintain general ledger and prepare month-end closing procedures.
• Combine excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
• Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all accounting tasks.  
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Must have thorough experience in collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and book keepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign, and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with IFRS principles
• Liaise with the Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Job Requirements

• 5-7 years of proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant in an International Industrial Company
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like SAP
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Aptitude to work under pressure

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the above criteria can submit their CV and application letter online at recruitment.bgiethiopia@castel-afrique.com within 5 working days effective from the announcement of this notice. 

Kindly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

Additional Considerations

· Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

. Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.