About This Role
This is a hands-on tax compliance role within a growing Ethiopian industrial and trading company. It suits a junior accountant who wants to build deep expertise in Ethiopian tax law and digital tax systems like E-Tax. You won't just be preparing returns—you'll also help identify tax risks, support audits, and coordinate with external auditors. It's ideal for someone who values structure, accuracy, and wants to grow into a tax specialist.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The listing implies the employer is looking for someone with a solid grounding in basic accounting and tax principles, likely a degree in accounting or finance, and 1–3 years of practical experience. What they truly need is a detail-oriented professional who can manage monthly and yearly tax cycles without error, and who understands the importance of deadlines in Ethiopia's tax environment. Proficiency with tax software and reconciliation tools is probably more important than advanced certifications at this level.
How to Approach This Application
When applying, emphasize your experience with tax declarations, reconciliations, and any direct work with E-Tax submissions. Provide concrete examples of how you ensured timely submissions or corrected tax discrepancies. Highlight your ability to work under deadlines and communicate clearly with auditors or tax authorities. The employer likely values reliability and a proactive approach to identifying tax risks, so frame your past work around compliance and problem-solving.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for a junior accountant with 1–3 years of experience who is ready to specialize in tax compliance within a structured corporate environment. It is moderately competitive, as BNT Industry and Trading PLC is a stable employer, so a focused, evidence-based application will stand out.
Purpose of the job
On time in Full Tax Declaration
To help the company to be tax compliance
To Identify & Correct the company tax risk areas
To assist the Tax Controller and Accounting & Reporting team on any tax matters applicable to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Keep & Maintain tax records
Insure Monthly & Yearly tax reconciliation are correct & submission on time
Lead on time tax submission & ownership of E-Tax Submission
Insure Monthly & Yearly tax adjustments are made on time
Providing tax information & clarification for External Auditors
Administrating Tax Audit
Processing Tax Clearance,
Preparation of tax contribution with full documentation
Preparing internal/External tax reports with tax controller
Preparing tax meeting & tax training with collaborating with Tax controller
Management of tax accounting
Standardized tax accounting & tax calculation for the three Breweries
Support different departments within the company for any tax related issues with tax controller
Lead the implementation of internal & external tax procedures
Processing of current/outstanding tax issues, claims and assessments
Monitoring different receipts (Cash/Credit sales, Withholding, Cash receipt Voucher) printing approval from ERCA & proper implementation
Insure the updated compilation & implementation of different tax proclamation, Regulation and Directives
Identification & minimization of tax risks on day to day transactionsbypreparation of adequate tax defense file
Perform other duties as assigned by line manager.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Experience
- At least minimum of [3] years of experience in tax accountant or a related field.
Functional Competencies
Business Analysis & Challenge
Continuous Process Improvement
Financial Compliance
Financial Reporting & Communication
Integrating Perspectives
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Alignment
Strategic Direction
Technical Finance Advisory
How To Apply
Candidates should apply by sending an updated Curriculum Vitae and application letter including scanned educational documents.
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by emailing your application to [email protected]
Ensure to attach all requested documents for consideration.
Clearly indicate the title of the position being applied for as follows “Application for Tax Accountant Position” in the title of your Email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
You can also apply in person at Mexico road, Mezid Plaza behind Addis Ababa University School of Commerce 8th floor office number 808
For more information call with 011 5581168/011 558 0002
CALLING TO OTHER NUMBERS IS PROHIBITED
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