About the Job
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented
Senior Accountant
specializing in high-volume wholesale distribution and commercial operations. In a fast-moving, turnover-driven business, this role is critical to protecting profit margins, managing customer credit risk, accelerating cash conversion, and maintaining strict inventory and financial controls across multiple warehouses.
Key Responsibilities
Wholesale Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
Manage high-volume B2B customer accounts, daily sales invoicing, and customer statement reconciliations.
Enforce company credit policies, monitor customer credit limits, and produce weekly Accounts Receivable (AR) aging reports.
Coordinate closely with the sales team to flag overdue accounts and place credit holds on delinquent buyers before bad debt accumulates.
Commercial Margin, Rebates & Sales Controls
Audit wholesale pricing tiers, volume discounts, dealer rebates, promotional allowances, and sales rep commissions to prevent margin leakage.
Verify and reconcile transit breakage claims and product returns against warehouse and delivery documentation.
Inventory Turnover & Warehouse Reconciliation
Track inventory movement, stock valuation, and Inventory Turnover / Aging across warehouses to identify slow-moving stock early.
Conduct and review periodic physical inventory counts, reconciling physical balances against system records and supplier/factory deliveries.
Supplier Reconciliations, Tax & Reporting
Reconcile daily factory/supplier deliveries, Accounts Payable (AP), and transit claims with Baijia Ceramic’s production plant.
Ensure accurate and timely compliance with Ethiopian tax regulations, including monthly VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and high-turnover revenue reconciliations.
Assist the Finance Manager with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, working capital analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
5.
Team Supervision
Supervise, guide, and review the daily accounting entries, bank reconciliations, and billing work of Accountant I and Junior Accountant team members.
About You
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA/CPA candidate or holder is an advantage).
Experience
Minimum of
4–7 years
of progressive accounting experience, including
at least 2+ years in a high-volume wholesale distribution, FMCG, or building materials trading company
(cement, rebar, ceramics, beverages, or large-scale consumer goods).
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in accounting/ERP software (Peachtree/Sage, Odoo, Tally, or SAP).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, aging schedules, and margin analysis).
Solid knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws (VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax) and IFRS standards.
Core Competencies:
Strong understanding of working capital dynamics, cash conversion cycles, and low-margin/high-turnover business controls.
Firm, disciplined approach to enforcing customer credit limits while maintaining professional dealer relationships.
High integrity, analytical mindset, and ability to work under tight operational deadlines.
hands-on experience with Odoo ERP (Accounting, Inventory, and Sales modules) is a strong plus.
Requirement Skill
Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP
Cost Control & Budgeting
Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Business Management,