Senior Accountant

Positions Covered in This Recruitment #Position TitleDepartment1Senior AccountantFinance & AdministrationPrepared for submission to the hiring firm. The role support Axion Trading PLC's 2026 operational ramp-up as a structured electric vehicle import and integrated automotive solutions company operating in Ethiopia.JD 1 — Senior Accountant                                                                           Position Overview  Job TitleSenior AccountantDepartmentFinance & AdministrationReports ToChief Corporate Services Officer (CCSO) / Managing DirectorEmployment TypeFull-TimeLocationAddis Ababa, EthiopiaIndustry ExperienceCar Import / Automotive Import Company (Required)  About Axion Trading PLC Axion Trading PLC is an electric vehicle (EV) import and integrated automotive solutions company commencing full-scale operations in 2026. The Company operates a demand-driven, trade-finance-based business model, importing vehicles through Letter of Credit (LC) mechanisms, managing bonded warehouse operations, and partnering with SACCOs, banks, and microfinance institutions to deliver structured fleet and retail vehicle sales across Ethiopia.Role SummaryThe Senior Accountant will serve as the financial backbone of Axion's operations, responsible for maintaining rigorous financial records, managing tax and regulatory compliance, and supporting the trade-finance-heavy transactional environment unique to vehicle importation. The ideal candidate brings direct experience from a vehicle or automotive import company and understands the accounting complexities of LC settlements, customs duties, bonded warehouse duty deferrals, and foreign exchange transactions.Key Responsibility

• Manage the full-cycle accounting for vehicle import transactions, including LC settlements, supplier payments, customs duty accruals, and bonded warehouse inventory accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Ethiopian accounting standards and tax laws.
• Handle VAT, withholding tax, corporate income tax, and customs duty filings with MINISTRY OF REVENU and relevant authorities.
• Reconcile foreign currency transactions (USD/EUR/ETB) and manage exchange gain/loss accounting in line with NBE regulations.
• Monitor cash flow against LC repayment schedules and shipment cycles, flagging liquidity risks proactively.
• Maintain accurate cost-per-unit records for each vehicle import cycle, supporting unit margin analysis.
• Coordinate with banks and trade finance teams on LC documentation, payment confirmations, and margin account management.
• Ensure bonded warehouse stock records reconcile with customs documentation at all times.
• Support external auditors, MINISTRY OF REVENU audits, and banking compliance reviews with accurate, well-organized documentation.
• Develop and maintain internal financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Supervise junior finance staff and support capacity building within the Finance & Administration function.