Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate daily financial records and ensuring compliance with monthly tax obligations. The role involves recording, reviewing, and reconciling transactions across both branches, ensuring taxes are correctly calculated, declared, and paid on time, and providing reliable financial information to support management decision-making as MALLT Enterprise grows.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Accounting and Reconciliation
Record daily financial transactions accurately and on time, including sales, purchases, expenses, and receipts.
Review transaction entries and supporting documents, including invoices, receipts, and vouchers, for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
Reconcile daily transactions across the company's two branches and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile cash, bank, and ledger accounts regularly.
Coordinate with branch staff to obtain missing information and clarify transactions.
Tax Compliance
Record and reconcile monthly Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax, and Payroll Tax transactions.
Prepare and submit monthly VAT, Withholding Tax, and Payroll Tax declarations within statutory deadlines.
Process tax payments and keep proof of declarations and payments on file.
Follow applicable Ethiopian tax regulations and keep up with changes that affect the company.
Records Management
Properly code, sort, and archive all accounting records, invoices, and receipts in both physical and digital formats to ensure they are easy to retrieve for audits and reviews.
Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation.
Reporting and Support
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing schedules and supporting reports.
Assist with preparing financial reports and summaries for management.
Follow company accounting policies and internal controls.
Perform other finance, accounting, and administrative tasks related to the role, as assigned by the Finance Manager or management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from a recognized institution.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
Basic knowledge of Ethiopian tax requirements, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and Payroll (Income) Tax.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years of relevant work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related finance role.
Hands-on experience preparing tax declarations and making tax payments.
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, or similar systems.
Experience or interest in manufacturing, food production, or hospitality accounting.
Progress toward a professional certification, such as CPA or ACCA, or a commitment to pursuing one.
Skills and Competencies
Precision:
Strong attention to detail and a habit of checking your work.
Integrity:
Honesty and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Analytical Thinking:
Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies and trace them to their source.
Organization:
Ability to manage multiple daily tasks, keep records in order, and meet tax and reporting deadlines.
Communication:
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.
Teamwork:
Willingness to collaborate with colleagues across departments and branches.
Initiative:
Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow within the role.
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