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.

Job Summary

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 Requirement

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.

Duty Station: Adama

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated CV.
• Cover letter.
• Copies of educational certificates.
• Copies of work experience certificates.
• Three professional references.
• Deadlines: 15 days

We would like to inform you that you can submit your application form via the welaworkregistration@gmail.com. For more information +251941888833
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.