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Senior Accountant

ThinkPlace

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-07-22

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2025-07-29

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

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Job Description

Think Place Global Development is a global strategic design consultancy, working with some of the toughest challenges in global development and humanitarian contexts. We have studios across the world  Kenya, Ethiopia, the UK, US, Australia, Philippines, and India. Our studios work alongside local partners and clients such as UNICEF, UNDP, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, GAVI, Jacaranda Health, Tony Blair Institute, the World Bank, Johns Hopkins University, and many others.

The Senior Accountant will oversee the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate record-keeping, payroll processing, and full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and Ministry of Revenues requirements. This role involves financial reporting, budgeting, audit support, and strategic financial planning. Experience with grant management is required.

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Reports To: Regional Finance Manager and Program Director. 

Employment Type: Full-time

To be successful in this role, you:

  • Are intimately familiar with managing finance and operational systems in an international context.

  • Ideally, have experience working with teams abroad, or otherwise have the necessary flexibility and keen interest to learn how to support contexts abroad.

  • Bring exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail plus experience in managing the health of a business, project budgets, and can help to control financial risks.

  • Enjoy working in a start-up culture and able to lead junior team members to support the growth of the business both externally (project) and internally (business systems, culture, and people).

  • Have a hands-on approach and proactively seek to find solutions to challenges that may affect delivery of your work.

  • Believe passionately in the power of for-profit / for-purpose and can effectively drive business growth alongside impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Ethiopian Financial Reporting Standards (EFRS)

  • Monitor cash flow and manage bank reconciliations

  • Ensure accurate documentation and filing of financial records Payroll & Statutory Remittance

  • Process monthly payroll and ensure timely salary disbursement

  • Calculate and remit PAYE (income tax), pension contributions, and other statutory deductions

  • Submit payroll-related reports to the Ministry of Revenues via the e-tax system Tax Compliance

  • Prepare and submit VAT, withholding tax, excise tax, and turnover tax reports

  • Ensure timely payment of all tax liabilities

  • Stay updated on changes in Ethiopian tax laws and regulations

  • Liaise with MoR officials during audits and inspections Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts

  • Monitor budget performance and report variances

  • Support cost analysis and financial planning initiatives Audit & Internal Controls

  • Coordinate internal and external audits

  • Implement and monitor internal financial controls

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards

Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

  • Process invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments to vendors.

  • Monitor and record accounts receivable transactions, issue invoices, and follow up on outstanding payments.

  • Reconcile vendor and customer accounts to ensure accurate reporting.

  • Maintain an organized filing system in SharePoint for financial documentation.

  • Process Payroll after accurate deduction of mandatory statutory deductions in Ethiopia.

Bank Reconciliation & Financial Records

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in cash balances.

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and internal financial records.

  • Assist in maintaining the general ledger and updating financial transactions.

Closing Books & Financial Reporting

  • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.

  • Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Grant Management

  • Track and report grant expenditures in compliance with funding requirements.

  • Lead grant budget preparation and financial reporting to the donor.

  • Ensure financial transactions align with grant guidelines and restrictions.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA/ACCA preferred)

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and Ministry of Revenues procedures

  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero QuickBooks, or ERP systems)

  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Core Competencies

  • Financial reporting and analysis

  • Tax planning and compliance

  • Payroll administration

  • Budget management

  • Audit coordination

  • Attention to detail and Integrity

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Experience with grant management is an advantage. Tax Knowledge Requirements

  • Payroll Taxes: Income tax (PAYE), pension contributions (employer and employee)

  • Business Taxes: VAT, withholding tax, turnover tax (if applicable), excise tax

  • Reporting: Monthly and annual tax declarations, employee tax summaries, and compliance reports

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.

  • Health insurance and retirement benefits.

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Flexible work environment. 

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter to people@thinkplace.co.ke by 28th July 2025.

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

accounting department processes

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