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Senior Accountant

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

8 years

1 Position

2023-02-24

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2023-03-06

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Accounting

Finance

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Job Description

BERTA PLC is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants. The Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

  • Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

  • Provide technical support and advice to the Finance Manager

  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

  • Manage Junior Accountants

  • Participate in financial forecast process

  • Provide input into department’s goal setting process

  • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

  • Handle and manage month/quarterly tax filing and proper settlements in due time

  • Assist with tax audits and tax returns

  • Plan, assign and review staff’s work

  • Support month-end and year-end closing process

  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

  • Liaise with the Financial Manager to improve financial procedures

REPORTRS TO: FINANCE MANAGER

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Education:

  • BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience:

  • 8 years’ proven experience as a chief or senior accountant

Skills & Knowledge

  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

  • Awareness of business trends

  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements

  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end closing process

  • Hands-on experience with accounting software like Peachtree or other Accounting packages

  • Advanced MS Excel skills

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

How to Apply

Submit your CV via email: telbusinessgroups@gmail.com

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

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