About This Role
This is a specialist accounting position focused on the import side of the business, where the accountant essentially owns the financial and tax lifecycle of goods crossing borders. E-Ethio Credit System Plc operates in a sector where import financing and credit arrangements intersect with customs and tax obligations, so the person in this seat sits at a sensitive junction between finance, compliance, and operations. It suits someone who has already handled import accounting in Ethiopia and wants a role with real autonomy rather than close supervision.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on self-direction and "minimal operational oversight" signals that this is not a role where someone will hand you a checklist — the employer expects you to know what needs doing and to do it. The tax and MoR compliance focus suggests they have either had compliance friction in the past or are scaling import activity and need someone who can keep them clean as volume grows. The 3–5 year band means they want someone past the learning curve but still hands-on, not a manager who delegates the detail.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete evidence of import-related work — customs duty reconciliation, foreign exchange documentation, MoR filings — rather than general accounting experience. Be specific about the systems and processes you have used and any audit outcomes you contributed to, because the employer is clearly prioritizing proven compliance competence over academic credentials. A short note on how you have worked independently or managed import finance with little supervision will land better than a long list of duties.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to an import or trade-focused accountant with Ethiopian tax and customs experience who is comfortable working without hand-holding; given the specialized compliance requirements, the pool of qualified candidates is narrow, so a strong match should be competitive.
Role Summary
E-Ethio Credit System PLC is looking for an experienced and highly self-driven Senior Import Accountant to lead financial and tax management related to import transactions while ensuring strict compliance with Ministry of Revenues (MoR) requirements.
The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, solid knowledge of Ethiopian tax regulations, and the ability to independently manage import-related financial activities with minimal operational oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting, tax filings, customs duty reconciliation, financial audits, and financial reporting independently.
- Ensure full compliance with current Ministry of Revenues (MoR) and Customs rules, regulations, and tax codes.
- Manage foreign exchange-related financial processes and documentation.
- Prepare and manage cost-of-goods calculations related to imported products.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial records and documentation for import activities.
- Manage bank reconciliations and Monitor inventory valuations
- Identify and address financial and tax compliance issues proactively.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and management analyses
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of dedicated accounting experience, specifically within the commercial import sector.
- Strong and practical knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and Ministry of Revenues regulations.
- Strong knowledge of import-export accounting practices and financial processes.
- Practical experience with customs duties, L/Cs, foreign exchange processes, and import-related financial documentation.
- Strong technical accounting and financial management capabilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal to no operational oversight.
- Strong problem-solving and compliance-oriented mindset.
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