About This Role
This is a hands-on financial stewardship role at a growing Ethiopian transport service company, where you would likely own the full accounting cycle rather than specialize in one slice of it. Car rental businesses have unusual financial rhythms — daily revenue from multiple vehicles, driver payments, fuel and maintenance costs, and corporate clients on invoicing terms — so the accountant sits close to operations, not in a back office. It suits someone who has managed books end-to-end at a small or mid-sized company and is comfortable working without a large finance team around them.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The five-year threshold signals the company wants someone who has already made their mistakes elsewhere and can close books, handle tax filings, and manage receivables without supervision. The female-only specification, unusual in accounting postings, suggests this is a deliberate organizational or cultural decision by the employer rather than a reflection of the technical profile. Expect them to weigh demonstrated ownership of a complete accounting function more heavily than certifications or big-firm pedigree.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete evidence that you have independently managed monthly closes, payroll, withholding tax, and VAT compliance in Ethiopia — name the systems you used and the volume you handled. Because the company serves corporate and development-organization clients, mention any experience with contract invoicing, receivables follow-up, or donor-funded client billing. Salary is negotiable, so come with a clear, researched expectation rather than deferring entirely.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a female accountant with five or more years of generalist experience in a service or transport business who wants broad responsibility in a lean team. Competition is likely moderate — the seniority bar filters many applicants, but the role will attract a defined pool.
Position | Senior Accountant |
Duty station | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Employment type | Full-time, permanent |
Number of positions | 1 |
Gender | Female |
Minimum experience | 5 years of relevant experience |
Salary | Negotiable |
Application deadline | November 15, 2026 |
About WHEELOL CAR RENTALS PLC
WHEELOL CAR RENTALS PLC is an Ethiopian car rental and transportation service provider committed to delivering reliable, flexible, and customer-focused vehicle rental solutions. The company provides car rental with drivers, corporate vehicle services, short-term and long-term vehicle rental, and regional and field transportation services.
WHEELOL serves corporate organizations, consulting firms, development organizations, and other institutional clients, supporting their transportation and field-operation requirements across Ethiopia. Our vision is to become one of Ethiopia's leading car rental service providers without compromising reliability and customer satisfaction.
Job Purpose
WHEELOL CAR RENTALS PLC is seeking a qualified, experienced, and results-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee the company's financial operations. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, prepare financial statements, manage tax obligations, monitor cash flow, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian financial and tax requirements. The role will also support management in budgeting, financial planning, cost control, and strategic decision-making.
Roles and Responsibilities
A. Financial Management and Accounting
- Manage and oversee daily accounting and financial transactions.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records.
- Review and verify payment requests, invoices, receipts, and supporting documents.
- Ensure proper recording and classification of financial transactions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
B. Tax Management and Compliance
- Prepare and submit tax declarations and supporting documents within required deadlines.
- Manage VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and other applicable tax obligations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian tax laws and regulations.
- Prepare documentation for tax assessments and audits and coordinate with relevant authorities.
C. Budgeting and Cost Control
- Prepare and monitor annual and operational budgets.
- Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.
- Analyze operating costs and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
- Monitor vehicle-related expenses, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and driver costs.
- Support financial forecasting and business planning.
D. Teamwork and Management Support
- Coordinate financial activities with other departments.
- Supervise and guide junior accounting or finance staff, where applicable.
- Provide reliable financial advice and information to management.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity in handling financial information.
Qualifications and Requirements
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or a related field.
- A master's degree or professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA is an advantage.
Work Experience
- At least 3 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
- At least 1 years of experience in a senior accountant, supervisory, or equivalent role.
- Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Experience in a service, transportation, logistics, or car-rental business is an advantage.
Technical Skills
- Good knowledge of applicable Ethiopian accounting, tax, and financial reporting requirements.
- Practical experience with Peachtree/Sage, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to prepare financial statements, budgets, cash-flow reports, and management reports.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Personal Competencies
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Good communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information.
- Good coordination, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
Key Performance Areas
- Accuracy and timely submission of financial reports.
- Timely and accurate tax declarations and payments.
- Completeness and accuracy of accounting records.
- Effective budget monitoring and expense control.
- Regular cash-flow monitoring and receivables follow-up.
- Audit readiness and timely resolution of audit findings.
- Effective tracking and reporting of vehicle-level income and operating costs.
How To Apply
Applicant Eligibility
Female applicants who meet the stated educational, experience, and technical requirements are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be assessed against the qualifications and requirements of the position.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit the following documents:
An updated CV/Resume.
Copies of relevant educational certificates.
Copies of professional certificates, if available.
A cover letter explaining relevant experience and suitability for the position.
Application email: wheellolcarrentals@gmail.com
Email subject: Application for Senior Accountant – [Applicant's Name]
In person- Office address: Salite Mihret, Drar Mall, 5th Floor, Office No. 508-B, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Application deadline: November 15, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
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