Junior Accountant (Female Candidates Onl)

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant maintains accurate financial records using Peachtree (Sage 50), manages day-to-day accounting operations, ensures compliance with Ethiopian tax laws, and handles statutory returns via the ERCA/eTax system. The role supports general ledger reconciliations, payroll, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records using Peachtree (Sage 50) software.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements alongside general ledger, bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Prepare and submit statutory tax returns (VAT, Withholding Tax, Payroll Tax, Pension) through the ERCA/eTax system in full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws.
• Support budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and coordinate internal and external audits.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or trading company.
• Gender & Location Preference: Female candidates residing in or around Hayat, Tafo, CMC, Figa, 72, and surrounding areas are strongly encouraged to apply due to the duty station location.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong practical knowledge of Peachtree (Sage 50) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERCA/eTax filing and Ethiopian tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Required Skill Tags: Accounting.