About This Role
This position sits at the intersection of accounting and international trade, requiring someone who can track and analyze the true cost of exporting goods from Ethiopia. Earth Core Trading is a relatively young but diversified company with roots in import operations, meaning the export side is likely still being built out. The right person will help establish cost structures rather than just maintain existing ones, which suits someone comfortable working in a developing finance function.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The three-to-five year experience window signals the company wants someone who has already handled real cost accounting cycles independently but is still growing in their career, not yet at a management level. The export focus implies familiarity with freight forwarding charges, customs duties, foreign currency transactions, and multi-currency reconciliations. Employers in this space typically look for candidates who understand that export costing is not just number-crunching but involves coordinating with logistics teams, freight agents, and sometimes regulatory bodies.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any hands-on exposure to export documentation, landed cost calculations, or international payment terms, even if it came from a related import context. Earth Core's background in import trade means they value people who understand cross-border commerce mechanics broadly, so frame your experience around trade finance rather than only general accounting. Given the company's recent establishment, demonstrate that you can set up cost tracking systems and work without fully defined processes.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for an accountant with trade or logistics costing experience who wants to specialize in export operations at a growing diversified firm. Competition is likely moderate, as the niche export-costing skill set narrows the candidate pool considerably.
About Us
Earth Core Trading PLC is a dynamic Ethiopian company established on April 30, 2017 E.C. (January 8, 2025) under Ethiopian Commercial Law. Building on the strong legacy of Teseme Import, founded in 2008, the company has evolved into a diversified business engaged in import and export, wholesale trade, agriculture, mining, and other strategic sectors.
At Earth Core Trading PLC, we are committed to excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth. We foster a collaborative and performance-driven work environment where talented professionals are empowered to contribute to the company's continued success while advancing their careers.
EARTH CORE TRADING PLC would like to invite potential candidates for the following Full Time vacant positions:
4. Export Cost Accountant
- Salary Offer: Negotiable
- Gender: Indifferent (Either male or female, females are encouraged)
- Qualifications: Accounting/finance degree; specialized cost and inventory accounting training desirable.
- Experience: 2–4 years in inventory, costing, logistics or commodity trade finance support.
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to Job Position on the subject line.
Email: Directly to finance@earthcoret.com
CC: earthcoret@gmail.com
Application Deadline: 7 working days from the date of notification.
NB: When applying, please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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