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Accountant

Hope Enterprise University College

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

2 years

1 Position

2023-12-29

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2024-01-11

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Accounting

Accounting & Finance

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Job Description

Hope Enterprise University College (HEUC) is a higher education institution in Ethiopia, which is housed on five hectares of a beautiful, green and clean campus conductive for teaching-learning process and having student and faculty friendly environment. It is an accredited institution in three graduate programs namely, MBA, MSC in Accounting & Finance and MA in Organizational Leadership. It is also accredited in the following undergraduate programs: Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Management, Marketing Management and Computer Science. Currently the university college is trying to recruiting the right candidate who is befitting for the position of Lecturer to the Business Faculty of the University College; accordingly, any interested professional who can meet the following criteria can apply for the position. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares all payment vouchers in accordance with the financial rules, regulations and appropriate authorization of the college;

  • Prepares journal vouchers, posts and balances accounting entries and prepares quarterly trial balance and financial statements;

  • Prepares payroll at the end of every month;

  • Prepares and reviews budget, revenue expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents;

  • Follows-up outstanding accounts, travel advances, salary advances and other receivable and presents same to the immediate supervisor for appropriate action;

  • Maintains proper fixes assets register book and maintains proper record of store issue and receiving vouchers;

  • Records all petty cash payments and ensures the accuracy and legality of all receipts before replenishment;

  • Establishes, maintains, and  coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures;

  • Prepares bank reconciliation statements regularly and resolves accounting discrepancies;

  • Informs the various divisions of the college about the funds that they got and their balances on a monthly basis by preparing balance statements;

  • Prepares monthly provident fund of employees and distribute their ledger Biannually;

  • Assists and participate in the final closing of books and preparation of Financial reports;

  • Assists the finance department head of budgetary control preparation of accounting reports and analysis of financial reports;

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

  • Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

  • Provide technical support and advice on financial management

  • Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

  • Manage accountants and cashiers

  • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

  • Provide input into department’s budget setting process

  • Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

  • Assist with tax audits and tax returns

  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

  • Plan, assign and review staff’s work

  • Support month-end and year-end close process

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

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP/ IFRS principles

  • Liaise with our Finance head and VPAF to improve financial procedures

  • Perform other duties assigned to you.

Accountable to: Finance head  

Job Requirements

Requirements and skills

  • Proven experience as a chief or senior accountant/ finance Supervisor /head/manager   

  • Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

  • In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS

  • Awareness of business trends

  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements

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

  • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like peachtree  

  • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

  • BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant

  • Relevant certification (e.g. IFRS, Peach tree) will be preferred

Female applicants are encouraged

How to Apply

Submission and Deadline of Application

Submit your letter of application with CV, copies of credentials and two references in person at Hope Enterprise’s University College, located in Lebu/Jemo-1 (around Medihanalem Church) For more information contact Tel. +251118326005/ +251974176600

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

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