Junior Accountant

Job Description

About the company and role

Novohind Agro Trading PLC is an Ethiopian trading company with operations that include Import of chemicals and plastic raw materials and export of agricultural products. We are looking for a reliable Junior Accountant to keep accurate financial records, support cost accounting for our operations, reconcile accounts, and help prepare and file reports to the Ethiopian revenue authorities on time.

Key responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments, petty cash and journal entries) accurately in Peachtree Accounting.

• Support cost accounting: collect and allocate direct and indirect costs for products and operating sites, track inventory and production costs, and help prepare cost reports and cost-per-unit analysis.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, supplier statements, inventory and other balance-sheet accounts; investigate and clear differences.
• Prepare and file monthly and annual tax declarations with the Ministry of Revenues / relevant City or Regional Revenue Bureau, including VAT, withholding tax, employee income tax and pension contributions, within legal deadlines.
• Keep supporting documents organized: invoices, cash register receipts, withholding receipts, payment vouchers, GRNs and other source documents, in line with Ethiopian tax and audit requirements.
• Assist in preparing payroll, monthly management reports, and year-end financial statements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Follow company finance procedures, internal controls and approval limits; flag errors, irregularities or compliance risks to the supervisor promptly.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or a related field.
• One to two [1–2] years of relevant accounting experience. Fresh graduates with strong internship or practical exposure may be considered.
• Basic hands-on experience in cost accounting and account reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of Peachtree (Sage 50) Accounting software.
• Practical knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and reporting to Ethiopian revenue authorities (VAT, withholding tax, employment income tax, pension).
• Good skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Accurate, organized and honest, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Good spoken and written Amharic and English.
• Experience in international trade or manufacturing is an advantage.

• Interested applicants should submit an up-to-date CV, a brief cover letter, and copies of relevant credentials no later than November 10, 2026
• Use the subject line "Application – Junior Accountant".
• Send applications to info@novohind.com
• Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical test on Peachtree, reconciliation and tax declaration.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.