USI is a leading technology and innovation company headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Since our founding in 1999, we have rapidly become a trusted partner for organizations across various industries in the region.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will oversee all financial operations and serve as a strategic business partner, driving financial insights to support our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Manage the company's tax obligations, including liaising with tax authorities 

• Conduct internal audits and implement efficient control measures to enhance financial processes

• Serve as a strategic business partner, providing financial insights to support decision-making

• Effectively communicate financial information to leadership and stakeholders

• Negotiate with external parties, such as vendors and regulatory bodies, to secure favorable terms

• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

• Answer’s accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

• Perform month-end and year-end closing process

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA or ACCA certification preferred

• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in a senior finance or accounting role

• Proven expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and auditing

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders

• Proficient in Ethiopia's tax laws and regulations, with experience in managing tax-related matters

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities

• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems

• A team player with a customer-oriented approach

How to Apply

If you have the required qualifications and expertise, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our growing team. Please submit your resume and cover letter to meeraf.neway@usiworld.com