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Junior Accountant

Ethiochicken Ethiopia

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

1 years

1 Position

2025-06-27

to

2025-07-05

Required Skills

check accounting records

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.  

Our Vision:

Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers.

Our Purpose:

Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.

Job Summary: 

The Junior Accountant, under the supervision of Division Head – Treasury, is responsible for processing and verifying payments, reconciling bank statements, ensuring accurate accounting records, and maintaining vendor files. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare payment vouchers for check and bank transfer transactions

  • Perform daily data entry tasks to update and maintain accounting records.

  • Reconcile monthly bank statements for all bank accounts.

  • Check the budget for each payment request before payment preparation

  • Ensure all transactions have sufficient financial documentations before recording.

  • Ensure withholding taxes deducted from payments in compliance with the Income Tax Proclamation.

  • Processes payment requestions in compliance with company policies and procedures.

  • Laisse with the Division Head and National Finance Manager to maintain accurate classification of codes for various transactions.

  • Post all relevant transaction documents daily to the control and subsidiary ledger accounts.

  • Verify that expenditures are justified, properly documented, signed, and charged to the appropriate expense accounts.

  • Maintain and update journal voucher register books on daily

  • Reconcile staff advance transactions and ensure they are properly cleared.

  • Preparing intercompany transactions and working with teams.

  • Assist external auditors in providing the necessary documents as requested.

  • Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

Competence

  • Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service 

Qualifications and Requirement 

  • Degree in Accounting /Finance 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software

  • Excellent computer proficiency 

  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Experience

  • relevant experience in accounting or finance is preferable. 

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial documentation.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software is an advantage.

How to Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Please title your application with the subject line: - "Junior Accountant ”. 

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV to 

careers@ethiochicken.com 

Women are highly encouraged to apply 

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

check accounting records

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