Job Opportunity: Senior Tax Accountant position available at Kerchanshe Trading Company in Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa. Accounting and Finance jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Job Purpose:- To ensure tax liabilities (VAT, Excise tax, payroll tax, withholding tax, and pension) are calculated correctly and paid timely.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes sure all taxes are recorded on the right general ledger account.

• Declares taxes including VAT, WHT, income tax, profit tax, Excise tax, pensions, and others on time.

• Responsible for implementation of available tax laws, directives, and regulations of the company and the nation

• Conducts analysis on tax relief business status and report to the management. 

• Prepares and gives to the general accounts section to post monthly excise tax provision as per the law.

• Responsible for tax reconciliation and justify if any difference.

• Ensures tax liabilities (VAT, Excise tax, payroll tax, withholding tax, and pension) are calculated correctly and declared & paid on time.

• Makes sure that all tax declarations are reconciled with financial ledger.

• Verifies the details of the input and output VATs and ensures that they are properly reconciled against system VAT ledger.

• Ensures payroll is prepared in line with the Company’s policy and the prevailing tax and labor law.

• Liaises with the tax authority if there is any appeal by the company following tax audits.

• Gives tax training for the finance and management staff as appropriate and keeps them updated when there are new tax laws.

• Organizes and gives tax trainings for the finance and management staff as appropriate and keep them updated when there are new tax laws.

• Advises the management on the tax implications of the company’s strategy and policies.

• Participates in workshop prepared by the tax authority as required and keep the management updated. 

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Skills

Education

• BA/MA Degree in Accounting and Finance, Management, Business Management, or related fields.

Experience

• 5years  of relevant experience 

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with tax law and regulations.
• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Time management skills

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing hr@kerchanshe.com with the subject “ Senior Tax Accountant  ” within seven working days from August 28,2025 up to September 04, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted