About This Role
This is a mid-level accounting role within a well-established Ethiopian conglomerate that began in the coffee trade and has since expanded. You will be based at their garment operation, Hayle Garment, which suggests the role involves production-cost accounting or inventory management alongside core financial duties. It suits an accountant who is comfortable working in a multi-sector family business environment where processes may still be evolving.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is looking for a hands-on professional with 3-5 years of experience, implying they want someone who can work independently without heavy supervision. The "readvertised" status suggests they are very specific about the candidate profile—likely seeking someone with experience in manufacturing or trade accounting, not just general ledger work. Familiarity with Ethiopian tax regulations and reporting standards is probably essential, even if not explicitly listed.
How to Approach This Application
Your application should highlight specific experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and any work in textile or garment manufacturing. Emphasize your ability to manage month-end closings in a fast-paced production environment. Since the company is family-owned and values diligence, mention your reliability and ability to work with limited resources.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for an accountant with manufacturing experience who values stability and growth within a reputable local group. Competition may be moderate, but the readvertisement indicates they are being selective.
About Company
Everything starts from an idea. But every idea might not see the daylight of success without hard work and diligence. 20 years ago, Horra Trading was just an idea in the mind of Mr. Adem Kedir who meticulously worked day and night to turn it into a reality in 2005, basing himself on his extensive skill and knowledge in coffee and coffee trade. Mr. Adem Kedir’s coffee trade career started as the succeeding generation from his grandfather Mr. Abbahawa and his father Mr. Kedir Hadjji Hassan in Ethiopia. As the third generation successor of the family coffee business, Mr. Adem has made the leap from his involvement in traditional and domestic coffee market to international coffee trade by forming his own business entity by the name of Horra Trading in 2005.
What was started as a simple trading business entity in 2005, Horra Trading has made it possible to create diversified businesses under Horra Corporate Group. Currently, Horra Corporate Group business portfolio includes coffee and oil seeds export, coffee plantation, automotive assembly, import and distribution, propylene technology manufacturing, technology, real estate development and transit and forwarding. Currently, Horra Corporate Group is led by the CEO, Mr. Adm Kedir, and by qualified and experienced professionals, with 550 permanent staff members and 800 temporary workers working in the corporate office and in different business units. Horra is currently looking a talent who is ready to share our dreams and be on the same boat to navigate through out the dynamic business world with promising a glowing opportunities to craft a desirable career map for talents. Our company is would like to hire a Sales Officer to work in our “Tech” business wing.
Responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions accurately and timely.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
- Reconcile bank accounts, cash balances, and other ledger accounts.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations and financial reports.
- Process supplier invoices and payments.
- Prepare customer invoices and monitor collections.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.
- Follow up on outstanding balances.
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
- Prepare financial reports and variance analyses.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Proficiency in Peachtree Accounting Softwareand other accounting systems.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel analysis and financial reporting.
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their curriculum vitae along with work experience testimonial letters https://erp.origintechnologies.org/jobs/detail/accountant-1207 within the next 5 (five) consecutive days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DECLARATION
Horra Corporate believes every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, faith, sex, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability. The Group is committed to equal opportunity and diversity that recognizes the value each individual brings to the Group. Decisions concerning hiring, promotion, retention, training, development and compensation are to be based on the ability, skill, knowledge and experience required to perform the job.
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