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General Accountant

SB Grace Construction Materials Trading PLC

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

1 Position

2025-11-17

to

2025-12-16

Required Skills

accounting department processes

Fields of study

Accounting

Business Administration

Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis:

  • Lead the preparation and analysis of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

  • Review financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

  • Ensure reports are in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.

2. General Ledger Management:

  • Oversee the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including reviewing and posting journal entries.

  • Supervise account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.

  • Ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and are in line with internal policies.

3. Month-End & Year-End Closing:

  • Manage and ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Ensure proper documentation for month-end/year-end reports, audits, and compliance reviews.

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure all necessary adjustments are made before closing.

4. Supervision & Mentoring:

  • Lead and mentor junior accountants and accounting assistants, providing guidance on technical and procedural matters.

  • Assign tasks, review work for accuracy, and provide constructive feedback to team members.

  • Coordinate and train staff on new systems, processes, or changes in accounting regulations.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, ensuring they align with the company’s financial objectives.

  • Monitor budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

6. Internal Controls & Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.

  • Support internal and external audits, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of documentation.

  • Identify areas of risk or inefficiency and suggest improvements in accounting processes or controls.

7. Tax Reporting & Compliance:

  • Assist in preparing tax filings, including income tax, VAT/GST, and other relevant taxes.

  • Ensure compliance with local and international tax laws and regulations.

  • Liaise with external tax advisors or agencies as needed.

8. Process Improvement & Automation:

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

  • Help drive automation initiatives, such as implementing accounting software upgrades or integrating new technologies.

9. Perform other job-related duties as required by the company.

Equipment:

  • Computer with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)

  • Calculator for financial calculations

  • Filing cabinet for organized record-keeping Materials:

  • Accounting journals and ledgers

  • Financial   reports   templates  (e.g.,   balance sheets, income statements)

  • Calculators and pens/pencils for record-keeping

  • Office supplies (e.g., paper, folders, staples) Software:

  • Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)

  • Microsoft Office (Excel

Terms of employmentFull-time employeeDepartmentFinance DepartmentLocationHead officeReports toGeneral Accounting Team Leader

 Job Requirements

Employee requirements Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills

  • Technical Accounting Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards (GAAP, IFRS).

  • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.

How To Apply

Interested Applicants can apply through  graceconstructionchemicals@gmail.com

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Business Administration

Finance

Skills Required

accounting department processes

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