ACCOUNTANT & BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICER

Job Type: Onsite - Full Time
Education: Diploma
Experience: Intermediate
Skills: Account Management, Finance, Sales Administration, Communication, Organization, Reporting Task Status

We is looking for a responsible, proactive, and versatile Accountant & Business Affairs Officer to join our growing startup team.

We are looking for someone who can handle accounting responsibilities while also supporting our business operations, sales, and external organizational affairs.

Key Responsibilities
• Handle day-to-day accounting and financial record-keeping.
• Prepare and maintain financial documents and reports.
• Handle tax-related reporting and understand the current Ministry of Revenues reporting and compliance requirements in Ethiopia.
• Follow up on tax, accounting, and other financial matters with relevant government offices and organizations.
• Represent the company when visiting different organizations and institutions to handle business-related affairs.
• Support and manage sales activities for the company and contribute to generating new business.
• Communicate with customers, partners, organizations, and other stakeholders on behalf of the company.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and follow them through to completion.
• Support other business and administrative activities as required in a growing startup environment.

Requirements
• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Some practical work experience in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Good understanding of the current Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues reporting, tax, and compliance processes.
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable visiting different organizations and government offices to handle company affairs.
• Ability and willingness to take responsibility and work independently.
• Willingness to take on different responsibilities in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is not limited to a job description — someone who is responsible, hands-on, willing to learn, and ready to take ownership. Since we are a growing startup, the ability to adapt, solve problems, communicate well, and take initiative is highly valued.