Senior General Accountant

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Entry
Vacancies: 3
Skills: General Ledger, SAP, Communication, Problem Solving, Accounts Receivable

POSITON SUMMARY

A Senior Accountant is a mid-to-management-level professional responsible for overseeing daily financial operations, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and providing financial analysis to support management decisions.

This role involves managing general ledger activities, month-end close processes, and supporting audits while mentoring junior staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with GAAP.
• General Ledger Management: Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts.
• Inventory and Costing: Oversee inventory management and cost accounting processes, conducting periodic physical inventory counts & Reconciles Stocks on time (After Counting of showroom inventory within 10 days to finished stock reconciliation & report to the management)
• Tax and Statutory Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation and declaration of all tax returns (e.g., VAT, withholding tax, income tax, cost sharing tax and pension contributions as per Ethiopian tax laws and regulations.
• Auditing and Internal Controls: Facilitate internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis. Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, and conduct variance analysis to track performance against the budget.
• Cash and Treasury Management: Reconcile bank statements and manage daily cash balances to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Payroll Administration: Review and process payroll in collaboration with the HR department, ensuring accurate deductions and timely disbursement of salaries.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and key balance sheet accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances
• Supervision: Mentor and manage junior accountants, providing guidance and support to the team.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (auditors, tax advisors, banks).
• Perform other activities assigned by immediate supervisor.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.

Experience: 5+ years in general/full-cycle accounting, with 2+ years in a senior role.

Knowledge, Skills, Competence:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Peds, Oracle) and advanced Excel.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel skills.

• Experience in data analysis and financial forecasting methods.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, tax regulations, and financial reporting.

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and communicate complex data clearly.

• Excellent communication skills for liaising with management, auditors, and tax authorities.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to talentaquisitionminaye@gmail.comor visit our company website https://jobs.minayegroup.com/jobs/detail/senior-accountan... with the subject line "Senior Accountant Application"