About This Role
Ruftana Trading PLC is hiring two accountants, which tells you the finance function is busy enough to need reinforcement rather than a single generalist. Trading companies typically deal with high transaction volumes — purchase orders, supplier payments, sales invoices — so expect the day-to-day to lean heavily on bookkeeping accuracy and keeping records audit-ready. This suits someone who has already handled full-cycle accounting at a trading or distribution business and wants a stable, hands-on role rather than a narrow specialization.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The three-to-five-year window signals the company wants someone past the training stage but not so senior that the salary expectation becomes a stretch for a mid-level posting. The emphasis on tax declarations and statutory compliance implies Ethiopian tax rules — VAT, withholding, payroll income tax — will be part of your routine, not an occasional task. Two openings also suggests the team may be split between functions, so flexibility across payables, receivables, and reporting matters more than deep expertise in one area.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete evidence of volume — how many transactions you processed monthly, which accounting software you used, and whether you have personally filed tax returns rather than just prepared the figures for someone else to submit. Since the role mentions payroll, be ready to speak to your familiarity with Ethiopian payroll deductions and pension contributions. The Bole Dembel location means commuting proximity is worth mentioning if you live nearby, as employers in that area often weigh reliability and punctuality heavily.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to an accountant with trading, import-export, or distribution sector experience who is comfortable being measured on accuracy and deadlines. Given two positions are open and the salary is unspecified, competition will likely be moderate — strong candidates with direct tax filing experience and software proficiency should stand out quickly.
Accountant
- Number of Positions: two
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, around Bole Dembel
- Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Position
We are seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and experienced Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring tax and statutory compliance, and preparing financial reports in accordance with the company's policies and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Issue sales invoices and maintain accurate sales records.
- Record and post journal entries into the accounting system.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers.
- Prepare and process payroll accurately and on time.
- Calculate, declare, and process income tax, pension contributions, and other applicable statutory payments.
- Manage electronic tax (e-Tax) submissions and related documentation.
- Reconcile VAT and withholding tax against sales transactions and supporting records.
- Prepare periodic sales summary reports.
- Prepare financial statements and other periodic financial reports.
- Conduct inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare foreign purchase cost buildup, including applicable costs and charges.
- Maintain proper accounting documentation and filing systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and internal financial procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
- BA Degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field.
- Three (3) years of relevant work experience as an Accountant.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
- Practical knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, pension administration, VAT, and withholding tax.
- Experience in inventory reconciliation and foreign purchase cost buildup.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as within a team.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV and relevant supporting documents through the following channel:
Application Email: hr@ruftanatrading.com
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
Please mention “Accountant” in the subject line of your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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