Under general supervision of Finance Manager plans and administers accounting systems to provide records of assets, liabilities and financial transactions; advises supervisor on accounting problems; prepares and submits periodic financial statements; brings up discrepancies to the attention of supervisor in accordance with the ABIG financial policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains accounts or supervises subordinates in such accounting activities as cash sales, credit sales, CRV, receivable and collection
• Prepares financial statement, payroll calculation, reconciliation bank statement, vender ledger with payable accounts and stock balance with subsidiary ledger;
• Ensures the recording of description, location, value and other pertinent information of all ABIG owned equipment, buildings and other property;
• Prepare statements reflecting appreciated and depreciated values;
• Monitors all subordinates are doing the duties efficiently and effectively;
• Conducts financial investigations into such matters as high overhead costs, suspected fraud, abnormally high inventory, use of working capital and deviations from predicted or budgeted profit;
• Provides advice on matters related to accounts;
• Develops, installs, and maintains budgeting systems to control expenses;
• Conducts periodic inventories to keep records current;
• May follow up approved loans and credit facilities;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge

• BA Degree in Accounting & Finance

Experience

• 2 years and above relevant experience; preferably FMCG, Merchandising and Import Export company experience 
• Female applicants are highly encouraged 

Required Knowledge & Skill

• Proactive problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills, self-motivated, critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Analytic and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked and fast paced environment
• Solid understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and Word deadlines

How to Apply

• Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their application letter and updated CV (without any supporting documents at this stage) via recruitment@ab-ig.com and/or www.ethiojobs.net

Please mention "Accountant" in the subject line of your email, candidates who do not follow the application instruction will not be considered. Due to the large volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

N.B. Candidates are encouraged to only apply online.