About This Role
This role at Daye Bensa Business Plc places you at the operational core of a company engaged in import and export activities. Beyond standard bookkeeping, the accountant will directly support trade-related financial workflows, meaning you will handle customs documentation, supplier payments, and cross-border transaction records. It suits a mid-level professional who is comfortable with both routine accounting and the added complexity of international trade finance in a local Ethiopian business context.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on ERP systems and Sage 50 (Peachtree) indicates the company values efficiency and digital accuracy over manual processes. The requirement for 3–5 years of experience suggests they want someone who can hit the ground running without heavy supervision, especially in reconciling accounts and handling import/export documentation. This is not an entry-level role; the employer expects a mature understanding of Ethiopian tax regulations and the ability to manage multiple transaction streams simultaneously.
How to Approach This Application
In your application, highlight specific experience with import/export accounting, including any familiarity with customs valuation, letter of credit transactions, or tax compliance for traded goods. Demonstrate your hands-on proficiency with Sage 50 and any ERP system by describing how you used these tools to streamline reconciliations or reporting in past roles. Emphasize your ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment, as Daye Bensa likely needs someone who can manage financial data without constant oversight.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for an accountant with at least three years of experience in a trading or import/export company who enjoys operational, hands-on financial work. Competition is moderate, but candidates with direct experience in trade finance and Sage 50 will have a clear advantage.
Position Summary
The Accountant is responsible for operating daily accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting import and export transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with Ethiopian tax regulations and company policies. The position also requires practical knowledge of ERP systems and Sage 50 Accounting (Peachtree Accounting Software).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Record and maintain daily financial transactions accurately.
Prepare journal entries, payment vouchers, and receipt vouchers.
Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
Monitor import and export-related financial transactions and documentation.
Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts, and customer balances regularly.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Assist in preparing tax declarations including VAT, withholding tax, pension, and income tax filings.
Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
Support inventory accounting and stock movement reconciliation.
Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and operations departments regarding import/export costs and payments.
Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws, company procedures, and accounting standards.
Use ERP systems and Sage 50 Accounting efficiently for transaction recording and reporting.
Assist during audits and provide required financial documents.
Perform other related accounting and finance duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
- BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in import/export, trading, or logistics companies.
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax regulations and accounting principles.
- Practical experience in ERP systems and Sage 50 Accounting is preferable.
- Good knowledge of bank reconciliation, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good organizational and reporting skills.
Required Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Import/export documentation handling
- Tax compliance
- Inventory control
- ERP and Sage 50 /Peachtree/ system operation
- Communication and teamwork
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their non-returnable application, within five working days from date of the first announcement Daye Bensa Business Plc. use the link for application https://forms.gle/fFhHf6sokTFk4CoM9
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