The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely execution of accounting tasks, such as payment processing, tax compliance, inventory and asset accounting, payroll management, and audit support. This role ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations, working closely with finance, HR, and operational teams. 

Responsibilities

1. Payments & Expense Recording 

• Record all payments into the Sage accounting system by category. 

• Ensure proper documentation supports each payment before processing. 

• Monitor and record accruals for recurring expenses. 

• Review supplier payment lists for accuracy and completeness.

2. Payroll Management 

• Collect payroll inputs from HR (benefits, deductions, etc.). 

• Calculate and process monthly salaries per company policy and tax laws.

• Ensure accurate and timely disbursement of salaries to employees’ bank accounts.

• Submit payroll taxes and pension contributions in accordance with Ethiopian law.

3. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Review and submit monthly VAT and withholding tax reports. 

• Prepare and submit employee income tax and pension and cost sharing reports via the Ministry of Revenue (MoR) system. 

• Prepare weekly cash spend report

4. Inventory & Fixed Assets 

• Lead and coordinate monthly physical inventory counts. 

• Reconcile inventory balances and update standard costs monthly. 

• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to validate inventory data. 

• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.

5. Revenue Accounting

• Issue sales receipts in line with contract terms.

• Record sales transactions and reconcile with receipts.

• Follow up on outstanding receivable balances from credit customers.

6. Financial Analysis & Reconciliations

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Review and approve weekly bank reconciliations.

• Conduct cost build-up analysis for imported items.

7. Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly budgets. 

• Support in monthly and quarterly cash forecasting. 

8. Audit & Compliance

• Assist with internal and external audit requirements. 

• Ensure compliance with financial policies and statutory regulations. 

• Maintain organized documentation to facilitate audits and inspections. 

• Perform any other related tasks assigned by the Finance Manager.

Job Requirements

Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.  

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance. 

• Prior experience in a manufacturing company is strongly preferred.

Competencies & Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Peachtree and Sage 50. 

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax regulations and reporting requirements. 

• Solid understanding of Accounting principles and product costing. 

• Excellent reconciliation, analytical, and financial reporting skills. Soft Skills 

• High attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Strong integrity and sense of accountability. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proactive and willing to learn. Experience 

How To Apply

At Kubik, we value diversity and inclusivity in our team. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply  by submitting their CV on ‘’ jobs@buildkubik.com ‘’ mentioning '' Senior Accountant'' on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: June 6, 2025