Job Overview

Position: Junior Accountant

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: November 23, 2023

Job Description

About the Company

Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organizations to unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organizations recognized by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies.

Job Summary

The position holder is responsible for executing day-to-day accounting-related activities as directed by the senior accountant; managing all recordings in the system, and handling all the hard and soft copy financial documents in consultation with the senior accountant.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepares payments by verifying documentation
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information;
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded;
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices;
• Process medical reimbursement payments
• Prepare TASS and E-TAX
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns;
• Assist in monitoring and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences;
• Assist with preparation of the audit process;
• Secures financial information by completing database backups;
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings;
• Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential;
•  Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• BA degree  in accounting
• 1 year and above experience 
• Work experience in Accounting Consultancy firms and Private Limited Companies is highly preferred. 

Ability and Skill Required

• Having a deep understanding of accounting cycles and Ethiopian tax laws.
• Report writing skill.
• Able to work on multiple tasks efficiently.
• Team spirit/working in a team.
•  Interpersonal communication.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word-processing.
• Good command of both verbal and written English.
• Open-minded, self-learner

How to Apply

Fill the online application form by following this link and inserting the vacancy code: GTE 0020/11/2023

Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Source: ethiojobs.net