Company Background
BDS Center for Development Research (BDS -CDR), is one of the leading consulting firms in the country in areas of development research and multi-disciplinary consultancy services. BDS-CDR is currently striving to keep the public informed with its research findings believing that these works will help expedite the development efforts of our nation. BDS-CDR believes that our current strong state is the outcome of long years of professionalism and commitment of our staffs, past and present. We have a pool of competent professionals and also work in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad.
Summary of key Functions:
· Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures; complying with state financial legal requirements and organization guidelines
· Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements
· Update accounting software (Peach Tree and Lotus) on a daily basis
· Prepare journal entries and account analysis
· Prepare vouchers, cheques, CPOs, transfer letters
· Prepare all the due documents for annual financial audit and taxes.
· Keep good working relationships with banks, suppliers and local authorities offices
· Perform bank and cash reconciliations
· Summarizes financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements
· Preparing tax (IT,VAT, WHT, pension) computations
· Prepare payrolls
· Prepare Project costs analysis and Budget reconciliation
· Prepare severance payments
· Secures financial information by completing database backups. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
· Updates job knowledge by reading professional publications
· Support and lead the finance officers in preparing all the documents needed for the day to day and audit process etc.
Job Requirements
· BA Degree In Accounting
· Minimum of Five year of experience as a senior accountant, preferably in consultancy firms.
Technical and Other Skill
· Fluent in English and Amharic
· Perfect knowledge of Ethiopian accounting, taxation and labor rules/regulation and comply with International standard Report System (ISRS)
· Analyzing Information , Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Corporate Finance, Financial Software, General Math Skill
· Relevant experience in using accounting software
· Relevant experience in procurement procedures
· Possess good organizational ,multi-tasking and communications skills
· Willing to relocate as and when needed
· Computer skills, including Microsoft Office 2013, Word and Excel Programs
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