About This Role
This is a hands-on senior position within a trading company whose business spans vehicle imports, construction materials, steel, and livestock exports — a mix that creates genuinely complex accounting work involving multi-currency transactions, import duties, and export documentation. The hire will likely be the most senior finance person on the ground, meaning the role carries de facto responsibility for the integrity of the company's books rather than just executing tasks assigned by a controller. It suits someone who has already run accounting operations in a commercial environment and is comfortable working with minimal supervision.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The 5–8 year band and the explicit preference for import/export or trading backgrounds signal that the employer wants someone who has already encountered the specific headaches of this sector — foreign currency exposure, customs and duty treatment, VAT on imports, and reconciling supplier accounts across borders. The emphasis on reviewing accounting activities (not just performing them) suggests there may be junior staff or clerks whose work this person will check, so a degree of supervisory instinct is expected even if the title does not say "manager." The profile being sought is a practical, compliance-minded accountant rather than a strategic finance specialist — someone who keeps records clean and filings timely.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete examples of the transaction types you have handled: import cost accounting, export revenue recognition, forex gains and losses, or tax filings specific to trading businesses. Because this is a growing company, demonstrate that you have worked in environments where processes were still being built rather than fully established — employers at this stage value people who can create order, not just maintain it. If you have experience with Ethiopian tax authority requirements and ERP or accounting software used locally, make that visible early, as it reduces the employer's perceived onboarding risk.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited to a mid-to-senior accountant with trading-sector exposure who wants ownership of a company's full accounting function in a growing private business. Competition is likely moderate — the sector-specific preference narrows the pool, but candidates with import/export experience will have a clear edge.
E-Ethio Credit System PLC is a growing business engaged in the import and export of vehicles, construction materials, steel and steel raw materials, as well as the export of livestock and meat. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team and take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting effective financial management.
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing and reviewing accounting activities, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with applicable tax and accounting requirements, and supporting management with accurate and timely financial information. Experience working in an import/export, trading, or similar business environment is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and review day-to-day accounting transactions and financial records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Maintain accurate general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash and bank transactions.
- Review invoices, receipts, payments, and supporting financial documents.
- Support import and export-related accounting transactions and documentation.
- Record and reconcile foreign currency transactions and related financial activities.
- Monitor inventory and cost-related accounting, including imported goods where applicable.
- Prepare tax calculations and support timely tax declarations and payments.
- Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws, accounting standards, and company financial policies.
- Assist with financial audits and provide required schedules and supporting documents.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and follow up on discrepancies.
- Review accounting entries and ensure proper documentation and authorization.
- Assist management with budgeting, financial analysis, and financial decision-making.
- Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain proper filing and confidentiality of financial records.
- Supervise and provide guidance to junior accounting staff when required.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties assigned by management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Previous experience in an import/export, trading, distribution, or similar company is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopian accounting and tax requirements.
- Experience with financial reporting, bank reconciliation, tax, inventory, and general ledger management.
- Good understanding of import/export financial transactions and documentation.
- Experience using accounting/ERP software.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Preferred Candidate
Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience in:
- Import and export accounting
- Foreign currency transactions
- Inventory and cost accounting
- Tax reporting and compliance
- Financial reporting and analysis
- ERP/accounting systems
- Trading or vehicle/import-related businesses
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and relevant credentials to E-Ethio Credit System PLC. Through the link below
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