Company Summary

Established in 1997, this company is a major player in Ethiopia’s edible oil production, commodity exporting, and branded consumer goods distribution. It operates multiple business units, including a large-scale edible oil factory, a coffee export division, and a supply chain for oilseeds, pulses, and spices. The company also engages in equipment leasing and tender services, with operational centers across Ethiopia to ensure proximity to customers and suppliers. Committed to quality, reliability, and strong partnerships, it strives to be a socially responsible, world-class enterprise that drives development through entrepreneurship.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Other Products & Main Office Finance Section Head, the accountant is responsible for performing financial functions related to the collection, accuracy, recording, analysis, and presentation of financial operations. The accountant is also responsible for ensuring that financial records of other products and the main office finance section are maintained in compliance with lawful and accepted procedures and policies of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and implements personal activities as per the directives given;

• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;

• Computes taxes owed and prepares tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements;

• Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice;

• Establishes tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts;

• Prepares periodic reports by analyzing and comparing budgeted costs with actual costs;

• Maintains record-keeping and accounting systems by making use of current computer technology;

• Prepares monthly and year-end accounts and facilitates auditing services;

• Participates in conducting survey operations to find solutions to business and financial problems;

• Assists the other products and main office finance section; Section Head in processing payroll and other payments;

• Keeps track of Other Products & Main Office Finance Section income and expenditure;

• Collects and analyzes data necessary for the preparation of the annual budget;

• Makes sure that all purchases are made according to the Company’s purchasing policies and procedures;

• Helps the FMCG Finance Section Head by analyzing tax strategies and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts;

• Prepares periodic reports daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly regarding the Other Products & Main Office Finance Section Head ;

• Performs other tasks as assigned by Other Products & Main Office Finance Section Head.

Job Requirements

Education:

• BA in Accounting/Financial Management/Business/Business Administration/other related disciplines

Experience:

• 2 years of relevant work experience in a similar position

Skills & Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of profit accounting standards

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint application)

• Experience with peach tree accounting software

• Ability to present data and financial reports

Additional Requirement: To be eligible for this position, providing collateral is mandatory.

Competencies:

• Result/profit - oriented

• Innovative/creative thinker

• Self-starter, initiative

• Honest

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their CVs to eyobhailu@dereja.com with the subject line “Accountant.”