Senior Accountant

Background of the company  

Hadeed Trading Plc is a company established in the year 2003 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia which is involved in manufacturing, export, import and distribution of different types of products. Hadeed entered the manufacturing sector by opening a galvanizing plant in 2005 and also started supplying home appliances for the local market in 2007. In 2018 Hadeed Trading entered the coffee export sector and quickly became one of the top exporters of top quality coffee in Ethiopia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of periodic financial statements and supporting balance Sheet reconciliation schedules in compliance with IFRS.
• Preparation of annual financial statement and management audit process
• Assisting with annual audit preparations
• Prepare tax related financial document.
• Maintain Fixed Assets Register book on SAP and reconcile it with audit report.
• Monitoring fixed asset purchases, ensure proper forms, procedures and policies have been followed as per Group Accounting & Reporting policy & AFCE policy.
• Responsible to processing of all intangible assets and amortization
• Support & lead the annual fixed asset inventory processes.
• Review and validate fixed asset related balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Responsible for Depreciation Run on SAP monthly base.
• Closely monitors and ensures accurate and up to date accounts and financial records are maintained based on Company financial policy and procedure.
• Ensure compliance to statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Reconcile bank statement on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings
• Support the annual audit process
• Coordinate with external service providers, such as banks, auditors, and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and standards
• Prepare and pay local taxes (vat, withholding tax, income tax, pension contribution etc...
• Oversee inventory transactions of all stocks
• Preparation of production report
• Controlling and reconciling factory stock
• Preparation of cost build up
• Accept & work any additional tasks that given from immediate supervisor and dep’t head.

Category: Finance Department

Location: Addis Ababa, Near Bisrate Gebriel Church (South Africa Embassy)

Career Level: Senior Level

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Company Scale 

Qualifications and experience:

• BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance or relevant field
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience of which 5 years as Senior Accountant.
• Work experience in manufacturing industry is highly preferred. 

Ability and Skill Required

• Having a deep understanding of accounting cycles and Ethiopian tax laws.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Team spirit/working in a team.
• Interpersonal communication.
• Excellent communication and report writing skill.
• Ability to access and accurately input information.
• Ability to work independently and complete duties with little direct supervision. 
• Good understanding of P&L accounts, general ledger, bookkeeping, journal entry, voucher entry, trial balance, and month-end reporting and stock related transactions.
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in accounting software such as Peachtree and ability to operate spreadsheets and word-processing.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY