Senior Accountant Job Vacancies in Ethiopia
Senior Accountant Job Vacancies in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionCompany BackgroundBDS Center for Development Research (BDS -CDR), is one of the leading consulting firms in the country in areas of development research and multi-disciplinary consultancy services.
BDS-CDR is currently striving to keep the public informed with its research findings believing that these works will help expedite the development efforts of our nation.
BDS-CDR believes that our current strong state is the outcome of long years of professionalism and commitment of our staffs, past and present.
We have a pool of competent professionals and also work in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad.
Summary of key Functions:
Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with state financial legal requirements and organization guidelines
Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements
Update accounting software (Peach Tree and Lotus) on a daily basis
Prepare journal entries and account analysis
Prepare vouchers, cheques, CPOs, transfer letters
Prepare all the due documents for annual financial audit and taxes.
Keep good working relationships with banks, suppliers and local authorities offices
Perform bank and cash reconciliations
Summarizes financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
Preparing tax (IT,VAT, WHT, pension) computations
Prepare payrolls
Prepare Project costs analysis and Budget reconciliation
Prepare severance payments
Secures financial information by completing database backups. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
Updates job knowledge by reading professional publications
Support and lead the
finance officers in preparing all the documents needed for the day to day and audit process etc.
Job Requirements
BA Degree In Accounting
Minimum of Five year of experience as a senior accountant, preferably in consultancy firms.
Technical and Other Skill
Fluent in English and Amharic
Perfect knowledge of Ethiopian accounting, taxation and labor rules/regulation and comply with International standard Report System (ISRS)
Analyzing Information , Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Corporate Finance, Financial Software, General Math Skill
Relevant experience in using accounting software
Relevant experience in procurement procedures
Possess good organizational ,multi-tasking and communications skills
Willing to relocate as and when needed
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office 2013, Word and Excel Programs
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their Only application/motivation letter along with their updated CV via email at career@bdscdr.com by clearly marking the position title on the subject line.
OR
In person to the following address.
BDS-Centre for Development Research
CMC, around 200 meter from St. Michael Church towards Megenagna Road
In the building where Oromia Cooperative Bank and Lion International banks are located, 8th floor
Tel: 0116 47 95 17/0116 479778
Closing date of application: 15th June 2019
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Please do not send your applications if you have already applied for this post previously.
Only candidates who are invited for exam and interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
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