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Senior General Head Accountant

GeezJobs

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-04-23

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2025-05-06

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accounting department processes

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

Employer: GeezJobs (Recruitment Department)
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Jacross/ Gerji - Ethiopia
Posted date: 2 days ago
Deadline: May, 06/2025 (18 days left)

On behalf of our clients, we are seeking an experienced Senior General Head Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing and import/export operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Cost Accounting, and Inventory Accounting.

  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.

  • Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

  • Maintain compliance with local tax laws, regulations, and international trade finance procedures.

  • Supervise, guide, and support the accounting team to ensure performance and accuracy.

  • Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.

  • Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to management.

  • Ensure efficient integration and operation of ERP systems and accounting software.

  • Manage cash flow, banking relations, and foreign currency transactions.

  • Review and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.

Job Requirmrnt

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA is a plus).

  • IFRS certification

  • Minimum 5 years of experience

  • Strong background in manufacturing and import/export industries is highly preferred.

  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems

  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong leadership and communication abilities.

  • Knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and international financial regulations is an asset.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to recruitment1@geezjobs.com

Please include "  Senior General Head Accountant  " in the subject line.


Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

accounting department processes

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