Roles

• Manage accounting and administration functions: inventories, invoicing, debtors, creditors, (pre)payments, fixed assets registration, import, payroll and pension

• Manage tax functions: payroll tax, VAT, withholding tax and corporate income tax

• Review accounting records and journal entries made by the accountants

• Responsible for month-end closing procedures, including accrual accounting in accordance with IFRS

• Ensure accurate financial administration, supporting documentation and transactions in accordance with the proclamation, directives and company policies

• Plan and execute payments in line with the (foreign currency) cash forecast and manage working capital effectively

• Prepare daily cash forecasts and provide input for the annual budgeting cycle

• Report and evaluate actual versus standard raw material consumption

• Update and implement the accounting manual

• Ensure timely purchase and renewal of insurances

• Prepare the annual financial statements based on IFRS, provide supporting documentation and respond to external audit queries effectively

• Prepare the annual fiscal statements and coordinate with ERCA auditors if needed

• Review amendments in Ethiopian tax regulations and assess the potential tax impact that might be relevant to the company

• Conduct regular performance evaluations with regard to the accounting and tax team

Job Requirements

• Minimum of BA degree in accounting and finance from a recognized university

•  Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience for a private organization of which minimum 3 years in a managerial position

• fluent in Amharic and English (speaking and writing), analytically strong, strong financial knowledge and skills, strong administration skills, strong knowledge of Ethiopian law & regulations, strong computer skills and good planning skills

• proven leadership skills, able to motivate and drive the accounting and tax department, high level of integrity and accountability,

• able to adapt and show leadership under challenging circumstances, serious and hard-working, eager to learn, good feedback mentality,

• very strong communications skills, very structured, team player

• Candidates are required to have good references

• Candidates who have worked for an international company and have experience in a FMCG company are preferred

How to Apply

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