Job Summary

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

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience; preferably FMCG, Merchandising and Import Export company experience 
• Please mention your current salary and expectation in the email body.
• Female applicants are highly encouraged 

Required Knowledge & Skill

• Proactive problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills, self-motivated, critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and detail-oriented, with good organizational 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 "Junior 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.