Experience
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
19 days ago
Deadline
in 12 days
Job Description
SkyGate Duty Free is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team.
Job Summary
The Junior Accountant will support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and carrying out day-to-day accounting activities. The role involves handling high-volume retail transactions, assisting with sales and cash reconciliations, and supporting accounting operations involving multiple currencies.
The successful candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a fast-paced duty-free retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Record daily sales and financial transactions accurately in the accounting system.
- Collect and organize daily POS sales reports from duty-free outlets.
- Assist with daily sales reconciliation by comparing POS reports with cash, card, and other payment records.
- Assist with the reconciliation of cash and foreign-currency sales.
- Record transactions involving ETB, USD, EUR, GBP, and other currencies in accordance with approved procedures.
- Assist with card payment reconciliation by matching POS transactions with settlement reports.
- Identify discrepancies in sales, cash, card, or foreign-currency transactions and report them to the Finance Manager.
- Prepare daily and weekly reconciliation schedules for review.
- Assist with recording refunds, voids, discounts, and cancelled transactions following proper authorization.
- Assist with bank and cash reconciliations.
- Process and maintain records of supplier invoices, expenses, and other financial documents.
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records and supporting documents.
- Assist with month-end accounting activities and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Support inventory-related accounting activities, including recording stock movements and assisting with stock reconciliation.
- Provide supporting documents and information for internal and external audits when required.
- Ensure accounting records and supporting documents are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Manager.
Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience is preferred.
- Experience in retail, duty-free, hospitality, or another high-volume transaction environment is an advantage.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to work with POS reports and perform basic reconciliations.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cashiers, sales teams, and the Finance department.
- Experience handling multiple currencies is an added advantage.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a professional and dynamic duty-free retail environment.
- Practical experience in high-volume retail accounting and multi-currency transactions.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development within SkyGate Duty Free.
Required Skills
Level
Junior Level(1-3 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and relevant supporting documents through the EthioJobs portal.
Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SkyGate Duty Free
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