Accountant

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Job description

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Operations & Reporting • Process accounts are payable and receivable, focusing on high-volume transactions with retail stations, transporters, and bulk corporate clients. • Manage credit control for credit-customer accounts, ensuring timely collections and flagging overdue balances. • Prepare monthly financial statements, including P&L reports, balance sheets, and cash flow projections customized for fuel operations. 2. Tax Compliance & Audit Management • Ensure full compliance with local tax regulations, including VAT, Withholding Tax, Income tax and pension contribution. • Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, including the Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues and Customs Authority audits. • Proactively trace and secure missing commercial documentation, customs declarations, or duplicate receipts from partners under strict regulatory deadlines. 3. Vendor & Contractor Management • Review and verify third-party transport and logistics invoices to ensure accurate freight cost allocation. • Reconcile intercompany and supplier balances on a rolling monthly basis to prevent ledger discrepancies. Required Qualifications & Skills • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Certification: ACCA or CPA qualification is highly preferred. • Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in the petroleum, manufacturing, or heavy logistics industry. • Technical Skills: • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros). • Hands-on experience with ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or local accounting packages like Peachtree/Sage). • Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, ability to work under pressure during audit periods, and impeccable attention to detail.