Chief Accountant

Job Description

About the Company

We are a reputable and growing animal feed manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality livestock feed. We are seeking a reliable, organized, and hardworking persons to join our team.

Duty Station: Adama

Position: Senior Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all accounting and finance operations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian accounting standards, tax laws, VAT, withholding tax, and statutory requirements.

• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.

• Develop and monitor annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.

• Prepare production cost reports and analyse manufacturing costs.

• Supervise raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory accounting.

• Conduct monthly inventory reconciliation with production and warehouse departments.

• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Liaise with external auditors, banks, tax authorities, and government agencies.

• Establish and strengthen internal control systems.

• Review and approve payment vouchers, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

• Monitor working capital and recommend improvements to management.

• Prepare financial reports and management dashboards for decision-making.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate finance department staff.

• Ensure proper implementation and use of ERP/accounting software

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or Chief/Senior Accountant position.

• Experience in a manufacturing or animal feed processing company is highly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Ethiopian tax regulations.

• Excellent understanding of manufacturing cost accounting.

• Experience with ERP/accounting software.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• High integrity and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive and negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Other company benefits in accordance with company policy.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

Application Requirements

• Updated CV.

• Cover letter.

• Copies of educational certificates.

• Copies of work experience certificates.

• Three professional references.

Deadlines: 15 days

How to Apply

We would like to inform you that you can submit your application form via welaworkregistration@gmail.com.

For more information:

+251941888833

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.