Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out standard accounting procedures and ensures all financial activities are in line with it;

• Ensure that all cash vouchers and any other relevant documents are completely signed and authorized;

• Handle all bank account operations including preparation of transfer and/or other bank documents;

• Ensure all monthly transactions are processed and the subsequent monthly Bank Reconciliations are completed each month;

• Prepare monthly payroll for different project employees/consultants and distribute pay slips;

• Prepare monthly payment requests for clients as per the terms and conditions of the agreement and follow up the timely settlement;

• Prepare bank account register book for local and foreign accounts on a regular basis and submit bi-weekly cash forecasts for management consumption;

• Coordinate the financial activities of the company and keep up-to-date records all the time;

• Monitors account receivables and ensure timely collection of payments on a regular basis;

• Handle inter-company accounts movement & ensure the availability of adequate cash as required;

• Formulate an efficient cash inflow and outflow system so as to ensure the financial position of the company;

• Handle annual tax clearance, registration, de-registration and license renewal activities as required

• Ensure all required month-end transactions, including Journals, Accruals and Prepayments are processed accordingly;

• Prepare and settle monthly tax dues (income tax, pension, withholding & VAT);

• Issue cash and credit sales invoices as per the approved payment request and ensure timely collection;

• Assisting line managers with any ad-hoc queries in a prompt and effective manner;

• Responsible for preparation of papers work to facilitate annual audit and declaration of profit tax;

• Maintain fixed asset register, conduct the annual count and prepare a year-end report;

• Maintains filing for financial section and keeps information confidential manner;

• Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters

• Supporting the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required

• Ensure company policies & guidelines are adhered to at all times and report any perceived breaches;

• Assists in other organizational activities and tasks, as assigned.

Job Requirements

Academic qualification

• BA in Accounting, Economics or a related field

Additional qualifications

• Self-motivated, result-oriented and Positive attitude;

• Ability to plan and handle multiple responsibilities at once;

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong attention to detail

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including accounting software’s;

• Ability to work in a team and individually;

• Strong organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to work quickly, accurately and flexibly in managing changing priorities;

• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures

• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Years of experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in the manufacturing or similar sector

Salary: Negotiable

Work Place: Addis Ababa

Mode of Employment: Permanent/Full time

How to Apply

Submission:  Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements can submit their CV and copy of their credentials through our email address job@sariaconsult.com

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