Job Expired

company-logo

Senior Accountant (Vacancy Code - Finance 011/2025)

Ethiopian Engineering Corporation

job-description-icon

Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-04-16

to

2025-04-26

Required Skills

check accounting records

+ show more
Fields of study

Accounting

Full Time

Share

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible to lead the day to day operational activities of the finance department including but not limited to payment preparation, cash book management, payroll administration, monthly tax declaration and payment etc.

Roles and Responsibilities:

 General Accounting and Finance Functions:

  •  Preparation of various payment vouchers for procurement, overtime allowance, petty cash advance to project sites etc. as well as ensure the timely follow-up of advance settlements as per the appropriate procedures which are in place.

  • Advance and cash book management.

  • On daily basis make the physical cash count and reconcile the same with the cash book.

  • Ensure the transactions are properly coded and posted in the system as outlined in the EEC financial manual.

  • Prepare on quarterly basis the ageing report for all payables and receivables and continuously monitoring the liquidation of those balances as per the agreement which are in place and flag long outstanding balances for management for decision making. 

  • Prepare journal summaries

  • Establish, maintain and reconcile the periodic financial transactions as required.

  • Perform the monthly bank reconciliation once in every month end and as required.

  • Administer and monitor the financial system to ensure that the finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Assist in preparing income statement, balance sheets, statement of cash flow and statement of change in equity.

  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly management reports and other report as requested by managements

  • Maintain financial files and records which are under his/ her custody.

  • Perform the monthly and year-end financial closings of the company’s account as required.

Tax and Audit Compliance:

  • Prepare and submit the periodic VAT declaration to the relevant tax office accordingly.

  • Prepare, follow-up and settle all tax related payment to the relevant local tax authorities (income tax, pension tax, VAT, profit tax etc.) as required and continue to making EEC Construction a tax compliant company.

  • Assist by availing one self and the required financial files during external audit (both for external and tax audits) in support of the audit process.

  • Perform the appropriate audit corrections as per the agreed audit comments as instructed. 

 Payroll Administration:

  •  Ensure that employment income tax and pension is properly computed and deducted from the employee salary on monthly basis as per the laws which are in place.

  • Check correctness of calculations in computing the net pay of employee’s payroll.

  • Prepare and administer EEC Construction’s monthly staff payroll and ensure the salary transfers to each staff bank accounts on monthly basis.  

Job Requirements

 Requirements:

  •  B.A. degree in Accounting, 

  • 5 years of related work experience out of which 1 year at international company is an added advantage

  • Demonstrated experience working in a construction firm is an asset,

  • Experience working with affiliated organizations commissioning complex construction projects by hiring construction firms is an asset 

  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting procedures especially relevant to the construction industry in Ethiopia

  • Knowledge of local finance and accounting laws and regulations in relation to the construction sector.

  • Experience and working knowledge of using financial software 

 Skills:

  • Proficient user of Ms Office applications with advanced MS Excel and MS Word skills

  • Excellent analytical and numerical skills

  • Sharp time management skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply

KEY NOTE BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE

1. Ensure you fulfill the minimum set of requirement.

2. If you fulfill the above requirement, then you are expected to fill and submit the form at THIS LINK

3. All those that do not fulfill the above requirements will be rejected automatically. 

4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Skills Required

check accounting records

Related Jobs

3 days left

Nablis Healthcare Technologies plc

Junior Accountant (Urgent)

Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

1 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience in the medical industry accounting practice Duties & Responsibilites: - Assist with financial reports - Process invoices, receipts, and payments - Assist in preparing financial statements and reports. - Record daily financial transactions in accounting software. - Reconcile bank statements and company accounts. - Support in processing invoices, payments, and expense claims. Required Skills: - Basic knowledge of accounting principles - Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software - Experience with Revenue System websites

Addis Ababa

7 days left

Ombrix Trading

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

3 - 5 yrs

1 Position


Education Background in a related field of study with relevant work experience Required Gender: Female Duties & Responsibilites: - Contribute to the company's financial operations - Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes - Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements Required Skills: - Proficiency in supplementary software such as MS office, Peachtree and others - Has prior experience in Construction Company

Addis Ababa

9 days left

Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations(CEHRO)

Term of Reference (ToR) - Finance Coordinator

Finance Specialist

time-icon

Full Time

7 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experince in Finance out of which 4 years of experience working on related position desired and minimum of 5 years of experience working with NGO/INGO of grant compliance management, budgeting and accounting Duties & Responsibilites: - Reviews accounting reports, including Cash and Bank Transaction Journals, Cash and Bank Reconciliations, and Bank Statement ensuring correctness and completeness of the records. - Categories payments correctly under the appropriate expediter codes. - Ensure that HR procedures and policies are in line with CEHRO guidelines and the Ethiopia labour law. - Ensure that impartial recruitment procedures for staff are followed. - Creates the necessary file management and personnel evaluation systems that will ensure the efficiency of program activities; - Assists the Operations and Finance Manager in staff recruitment process and general oversight;

Addis Ababa

9 days left

Matilda Business Group Plc

Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

3 - 4 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilites - Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger. - Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. - Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS), and internal policies. - Lead month-end and year-end closing processes. - Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions. Required Skills: - Proficient in ERP methods. - Proficient in MS Excel. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to multitask and internal controls. - Hardworking and honest - Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Addis Ababa

13 days left

Grand Coffee

Junior Accountant

Accountant

time-icon

Full Time

1 - 2 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or in a related field of study with relevant work experience (Experience as a cashier or store keeper is preferred) Residency Close to Figa Required Gender: Female Duties & Responsibilties: - Process accounts payable/receivable (invoice verification, payment runs) - Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions - Maintain general ledger entries and assist with journal postings - Prepare draft financial reports (balance sheets, P&L statements) - Help execute month-end closing procedures

Addis Ababa

18 days left

Virtual Equb

Credit Controller

Credit Officer

time-icon

Full Time

2 yrs

1 Position


Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties & Responsibilties: - Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers. - Generating and sending invoices to cMonitoring and tracking pending invoices. - Addressing and resolving payment discrepancies, disputes and billing issues. - Debt collection and collaborating with debt collection agencies when required. - Maintaining accurate records of customers' payment history and debt recovery efforts. Required Skills: - Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and collections processes. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Proficiency in financial software and basic knowledge of MS Excel. - Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of meeting deadlines.

Addis Ababa