About This Role
This is a hands-on operational finance position at one of Ethiopia’s established manufacturing names. You will be the last line of defense before money leaves the company — verifying every document, code, and tax calculation before posting in SAP. It suits a detail-obsessed accountant who thrives on routine precision rather than strategic analysis. The FMCG manufacturing context means you'll be dealing with high volumes of supplier invoices and tight production-linked payment cycles.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on SAP proficiency and tax computation signals that this employer wants someone who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. They are not looking for a fresh graduate to train — they want a junior professional who has already touched ERP systems and understands Ethiopian tax withholding rules in practice. The mention of "checking validity of supporting documents" implies you'll need working knowledge of procurement paperwork and supplier verification processes.
How to Approach This Application
When applying, lead with your SAP experience — even if it was limited to a module or project during your studies. Give concrete examples of how you've handled payment discrepancies or caught errors before posting. Employers in this space are wary of costly mistakes, so demonstrate your systematic approach to checking documents. Also mention any exposure to Ethiopian tax regulations (VAT, withholding) since this is a daily part of the job.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a methodical accountant with 1-3 years of experience who finds satisfaction in error-free processing rather than big-picture strategy. Expect moderate competition — it's a stable manufacturing company with clear processes, but the junior level means many qualified candidates will apply.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for checking and posting payment in SAP.
- Prepare payment after sure all payment documents have proper approval, completeness, originality and validity of supporting documents and filing.
- Make sure that the proper vendor and cash accounts are selected when ERP before posting.
- Carefully perform Settlement/Disbursement of the Vendor Invoices, and other payments on ERP.
- Check the right financial entries and codes are on payment journals.
- Compute all required governmental tax before preparing payment before posting the payment journal on ERP.
- Settlement/Disbursement of the Vendor Invoices, and whatever concerned with the payments.
- Maintaining up-to-date payment posting
- Reporting all daily work-related activities
- Being on the look-out for delayed or missed payments and other such irregularities
- Assisting with closing at the end of every month.
- Prepare Daily Payment Schedule.
- Prepare & process bank transfer & CPO base payments
- Input payment request data into internet banking platform porter and inform approvers to ensure payment transferred to vendor within a day
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
- Control and follow-ups retention account balances.
- Follow up and report bank balances on daily basis.
- Validate and post all bank advise in to SAP
- Perform reconciliation of check, bank transfer & CPO payments with SAP record and bank statements on daily basis.
- Inform Senior Accountant AP regarding all the advances paid on a daily basis.
- Make sure that all payment vouchers and withholding tax transactions are recorded and posted on the system.
- Accept and work any additional tasks that given from immediate supervisor and department heads.
- Following very specific and strict deadlines for transactions posting & on time processing payments.
- Responsible to check pad documents (WHT, Payment Voucher, Debit Note & Credit Note) on hand availability and to raise PR for printing order.
- To increase the efficiency, use the SAP printed vouchers for payment.
- Responsible to report & handover the VAT claims invoices and handover to Tax Accountant on time for further actions.
- Perform Any other related Tasks
Qualification
- BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance or relevant field
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Accountant or Account Officer in manufacturing industry.
Core Competency
- Compliance of Accounting & Reporting policy.
- ERCA tax documents administration policy.
- Time Management
- Numerical Competency
- Credit Managements
- Maintain Regulatory Filing
- The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with other people within the company
How To Apply
Apply by Filling out the form - https://forms.gle/JVSJ3cwQeNkHWCHw5 or through Email - [email protected]
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