Senior Accountant

Cheawani Import and Export Plc have been established on 2012 in the area of importing and export business sector in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  We are working on Exporting of agricultural commodities around the globe to China, Turkey, Middle East, Europe, Israel,   UAE, Vietnam, Yemen and Hong Kong with delivering high quality products and providing better customer stratification for our esteemed Clients. Beside this we are working also on different business sectors of Importing and Manufacturing, Transport, Machinery Renting, Mining and Agricultural investment.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance or related fields of study from a recognized university/college

• Training & Certificate on Accounting software such as  GAAP, Peachtree accounting & IFRS

Experience:

• 5 years & above of relevant work experience. It is preferable if the work experience is in a manufacturing industry, import and export, and related fields of work in a recognized organization & directly related experience in business profit oriented company.

 Type of Employment: Permanent

 Place of Work: Addis Ababa around Piassa, Curchil road

 Required No.:  1 (One)

 Salary: As Per Company Scale, But Attractive

 Gender: Females are encouraged

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and schedules.

• Prepare and review journal entries, ledgers, trial balances, and supporting documents.

• Perform regular bank, customer, supplier, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.

• Prepare receivables and payables aging reports and follow up outstanding balances.

• Review sales invoices, purchase invoices, payment documents, receipts, and other financial records.

• Assist in cash-flow monitoring and daily financial transaction recording.

• Support the Finance Manager in preparing budgets, forecasts, and management reports.

• Monitor inventory-related accounting and reconcile accounting records with warehouse/stock records.

• Assist in calculating and recording import costs, freight, customs, insurance, and other landed costs.

• Ensure proper accounting treatment of foreign currency transactions.

• Prepare and maintain tax-related records and schedules.

• Support timely preparation of VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and other statutory reports.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and supporting documents.

• Investigate accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure proper filing and safeguarding of financial documents.

• Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Provide accurate and timely financial information to the Finance Manager and management.

• Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Skills & Competencies

• Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards, accounting principles, Ethiopian tax/labor laws, and internal controls, and financial policies and procedures.

• Strong analytical, organizational, numerical, and communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling financial information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and relevant local languages (Afaan Oromo and Amharic).

Required Skills

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

How To Apply

Qualified and interested job seekers who fulfill the required skills/competencies stated above for the position can register by submitting their documents and CV via email: chweani@gmail.com or submit work experience, educational credentials, CV and other necessary original documents along with one non-returnable copies, in person to Chweani Import & Export Plc Human Resources Administration office, located Addisss Ababa around Piassa Curchil road, Tewodros Square, Eshetu mamo & families Commercial BLD, 8th floor House No. 805..

Contact Address: 0991454545/0998101157 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Notice: - The Company has the right to cancel the post advertised.