About This Role
This is a hands-on senior accounting position within a trading company, where you will own the full accounting cycle rather than specialize in one area. Trading firms typically deal with high transaction volumes, inventory movement, and supplier/customer accounts, so expect the work to be operational and detail-heavy. It suits someone who is comfortable working independently and wants broad exposure rather than a narrow corporate role.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The 4–6 year experience range signals they want someone who has already moved past supervised work and can close books, reconcile accounts, and produce reports without hand-holding. The emphasis on "handling accounts independently" suggests the finance team is lean, so the person they hire will likely be the anchor of day-to-day accounting. The education requirement is standard, but the real filter is demonstrated ownership of the full reporting cycle and familiarity with Ethiopian tax compliance.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize specific examples of accounts you have managed end-to-end — month-end close, reconciliations, tax filings — rather than listing duties. Since trading companies face audit and tax scrutiny, highlight any experience with tax authority interactions, audits, or inventory-related accounting. Quantify where possible: reporting deadlines met, volume of transactions handled, or systems you implemented.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a mid-career accountant seeking stability and broad responsibility in a commercial environment; competition is likely moderate, with the edge going to candidates who can show independent ownership of financial reporting and tax compliance.
Position: Senior Accountant
Company: Murhaba Trading PLC
Location: Addis Ababa
Employment:Full-time
Experience: Typically 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, including experience handling accounts independently.
Education:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or a related field.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting, and help ensure that the company’s financial transactions comply with applicable accounting standards and Ethiopian tax requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
- Monitor accounts payable and receivable, cash flow, bank transactions, and outstanding balances.
- Prepare VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and other statutory tax reports in line with applicable requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, receipts, payments, fixed assets, and inventory-related transactions.
- Support budgeting, expense monitoring, financial analysis, and audit preparation.
- Review accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
- Coordinate with banks, auditors, suppliers, customers, and relevant government offices when needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information and recommend improvements to accounting controls and processes.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and applicable tax procedures in Ethiopia.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and analytical thinking.
- Good planning, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with integrity.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply via email: murabahajobs@gmail.com
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