Job Type: Hybrid - Part Time
Education: Diploma
Experience: Intermediate
Skills: Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Communication

1. Main Role and Responsibilities

We are urgently seeking a proactive, resourceful, and well-organized Junior Tax & Accounting Liaison Officer to assist with accounting administration, tax compliance, and the resolution of outstanding tax-related matters.

The primary focus of this position is to coordinate with Ethiopian revenue authorities, an external auditor, a finance manager, and a business owner to address urgent tax issues and ensure timely follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaise directly with Ethiopian revenue authorities to follow up on pending tax matters, assessments, and compliance requirements.

Assist in resolving outstanding tax issues through document preparation, follow-ups, and coordination with relevant professionals.

Coordinate communication and activities between the external auditor, finance manager, and business owner.

Monitor deadlines, track outstanding issues, and provide regular progress updates.

Assist with tax filings, including VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable tax obligations.

Organize and maintain accounting records, invoices, receipts, tax documents, and supporting financial information.

Support basic bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial administration.

Manage rent collection activities, payment follow-ups, and related recordkeeping.

Make frequent visits to revenue offices, banks, and other relevant institutions when necessary.

Handle additional administrative and financial coordination tasks as required.

This is a hands-on junior-to-intermediate position requiring initiative, persistence, and the ability to work under pressure.

2. Required Skills

Practical knowledge of Ethiopian tax administration: Familiarity with tax-office procedures, filings, documentation, and follow-up processes.

Intermediate accounting skills: Working knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial records, and basic tax calculations.

Strong coordination skills: Ability to communicate effectively with auditors, finance professionals, business owners, and government officials.

Problem-solving ability: Resourceful and solution-oriented, particularly when handling urgent or complicated administrative matters.

Organizational skills: Ability to manage large volumes of documents, maintain accurate records, and track multiple pending tasks.

Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in Amharic.

Computer proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and digital document management.

Proactive attitude: Self-motivated, energetic, persistent, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Time management: Ability to prioritize urgent assignments and meet strict deadlines.

Integrity and confidentiality: Trustworthy when handling sensitive business, financial, and tax information.

Immediate availability: Must be ready to start work as soon as possible.

3. Preferred Qualifications

Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Approximately 2–4 years of relevant work experience.

Previous practical experience dealing directly with Ethiopian revenue authorities.

Experience assisting with tax audits, tax assessments, compliance follow-ups, or the resolution of outstanding tax matters.

Familiarity with Ethiopian VAT, withholding tax, payroll taxation, and routine business tax filing requirements.

Experience working with accountants, external auditors, or finance departments.

Previous involvement in administrative coordination, financial documentation, or rent collection.

Strong understanding of local business administration and government-office procedures.

Good working knowledge of Amharic.

Candidates with demonstrated tax-office experience, strong follow-up skills, and immediate availability will be given priority.

4. Perks and Benefits

Compensation based on qualifications and relevant experience, to be discussed during recruitment.

Opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in Ethiopian taxation, accounting, and financial administration.

Direct collaboration with experienced auditors, finance professionals, and business decision-makers.

Exposure to practical business operations, tax compliance, and financial problem-solving.

Opportunity to develop professional skills and take on greater responsibilities based on performance.

A practical, results-oriented working environment with opportunities for professional development.

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