About the Job
About the Role
We are a furniture manufacturing factory based in Menagesha, Oramia, looking for a Finance Assistant who lives around the factory. The role involves daily financial data entry, document management, cash and bank reconciliations, and assisting with financial communications with local suppliers, workers, and clients. The ideal candidate must be multilingual and comfortable working in a factory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting Tasks:
Assist in entering daily financial data, organizing and reviewing purchase invoices, sales receipts, and reimbursement vouchers.
Cash & Bank Handling:
Assist in managing factory petty cash, visit local banks for deposits, withdrawals, and transfers, and maintain cash and bank journals.
Local Communication & Coordination:
Use Amharic and Afaan Oromoo to communicate with local suppliers, clients, and factory workers to reconcile accounts, follow up on invoices, or explain payroll details.
Inventory & Cost Support:
Assist the Finance Manager in verifying purchase documents and inventory data for raw materials (e.g., timber, boards, hardware), and support basic cost calculation.
Document Management:
Properly keep and archive financial vouchers, contracts, and tax documents.
Other Duties:
Assist Chinese finance staff or management in daily coordination with local tax authorities (Ministry of Revenues).
About You
Requirements
Education
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Language Skills (Core Requirement):
Good English proficiency
, able to use English for written communication and oral reporting to Chinese management.
Fluent in Amharic
, for communication with local staff and government offices.
Proficient in Afaan Oromoo
, for smooth communication with local suppliers, workers, and clients.
Experience
No prior experience required
; fresh graduates are welcome. Experience in factory/manufacturing finance or cashier roles is a plus.
Skills
Proficient in MS Excel (formulas, spreadsheets) and Word; familiarity with Ethiopian tax systems or accounting software (e.g., Peachtree) is an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
Honest, reliable, detail-oriented, and good with numbers; strong communication skills and able to adapt to a factory environment.
What We Offer
Competitive salary (negotiable).
Hands-on experience in manufacturing finance operations.
A supportive team environment and career growth opportunities.
Requirement Skill
Accounting