Job Opportunity: Financial Accountant - Multinational Manufacturer position available at Platinum Advisory Consulting Limited in Addis Ababa. Accounting and Finance jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.
Job Purpose
The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining all financial aspects of the company. He/she will devise, implement and maintain financial/accounting procedures for internal and external purposes, which comply with the laws of the state as well as feed-back to company’s management.
He/she will assist the Financial Controller in preparing the monthly Financial and Management Accounts by accurately maintaining and administering all related processes and procedures. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for administrative procedures including Personnel, Labour, Tax, and Commercial Law while keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Periodic keeping of accounts within the given parameters of the accounting system; maintenance of the General Ledger Accounts, journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations; Monthly input of all accounting transactions into S4hana.
- Monthly Financial Reporting by specific deadlines within the month (all related functions i.e., month end procedures, verify trial balance entries, balance sheet reconciliations, working with S4Hana reports, Preparation of Financial Statements etc.)
- Annual Audit preparation and assistance; be responsible for the annual audit process (balance sheets, tax, etc.) in cooperation with the appointed external auditors; completion of interim and final financial audits in accordance with IFRS and for local reporting.
- Preparation of all statutory returns accurately and timeously under any statute or regulation affecting the business of the company and maintain all statutory registers; ensure accurate filing on ERCA e-tax platform of VAT, WHT, Corporation Tax, Income Tax, Pension, Reverse VAT and timely payment of the same.
- Liaison and communication with government departments, including handling and managing Government Audits; Ensure compliance in terms of tax, labour law, commercial law, local authorities, etc
- Liaise with Supply Chain and Warehouse and ensure Stocks and Goods in Transit are well maintained and reconciled monthly.
- Attend to all bank matters including LC’s, Forex and constant follow ups; to maintain professional treasury and banking relationships, auditors, solicitors and Revenue Authorities
- Arrange and maintain insurance covers and attend to insurance claims
- Ensuring that Company Procedures and Compliance Requirements are adhered to
- Payments; Cashbook maintenance and monthly reconciliations; Creditor’s payments; System accounts maintenance; prepare cash flows; daily postings of all cash and bank transactions; payment approvals and four eye principals always maintained
- Manage travel advances for all staff including technicians.
- Maintain good relationships with external stakeholders, especially bankers, government and external auditors, tax consultants, customers and suppliers
Qualification and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or similar field.
- Relevant Professional qualification – ACCA, CPA.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a financial environment preferable with an audit background
- Strong understanding of the various taxes and laws applicable in Ethiopia, as well as accounting Standards IAS and IFRS
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity
- Strong computer skills (MS office – excel, word, power point. SAP/S4Hana is an added advantage)
- Positive attitude, good interactive and communication skills
- Efficient time and stakeholder management.
- Team player, deadline driven, dedicated and passionate
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
- Attention to detail and analytical skills
How To Apply
If you have this experience, please submit your updated CV to recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke by 28th November 2025
Please use the subject line Financial Accountant when applying.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
