About Us

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable (AP) within Finance Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Manager – Accounts Payable (AP), the role holder will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounts payable transactions in the financial statements, reconciliation and processing payments for the suppliers and maintenance of the creditors’ ledger in accordance with Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC policies and International Accounting Standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and share payment projections with treasury team by WD2 to facilitate cash-flow planning.
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers as per contract payment terms with nil reconciling items.
• Follow up on payment approval and successful transfer of funds to bank. Share Remittance advice with all suppliers.
• Ensure correction application of taxes on invoices as applicable.
• End to end and timely management of supplier issues.
• Ensure availability and matching of all relevant documents (LPO, invoice, Goods Received Note/ Engineer’s certificate/ Service delivery confirmation, Contract, Quality Control report) before processing documents for payments.
• Validate all invoices within 24 hours. Receipt of all goods/services is confirmed before payments are done, Nil double payment of invoices. Nil invoice without PO.
• Ensure accurate and complete schedules are submitted on time for reporting and auditing. Implement and resolve all matters raised from the audit as per the set dates.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of costs as per reporting timetable.
• Perform any other duty as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Business related bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
• Qualified Accountant with CPA
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on Ethiojobs.net