Maintain the company’s statutory general ledger, sub-ledgers, supporting vouchers, and audit trails; complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and prepare trial balances and financial statements.
Prepare and submit tax declarations through ERCA e-Tax, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, and provisional and annual Corporate Income Tax (CIT); maintain tax invoices, VAT records, receipts, and clearance certificates.
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Calculate, file, and remit employer and employee pension contributions, and coordinate with HR on payroll taxes and statutory deductions.
Support import and customs clearance by preparing and reviewing financial documents; record and track import duties, VAT, WHT, and applicable industrial-park or duty-free arrangements.
Liaise with relevant Ethiopian government authorities, including tax, pension, banking, and labor offices, on filings, payments, registrations, queries, and compliance matters.
Coordinate external audits and tax inspections by preparing supporting schedules, ledgers, vouchers, contracts, and bank statements; respond to queries and follow up on assessments, refunds, or disputes.
Perform local- and foreign-currency bank reconciliations, monitor balances, maintain foreign-exchange records, and prepare supporting documentation for applicable National Bank of Ethiopia approvals.
Submit all monthly tax filings on time.
Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable accounting and tax records.
Complete monthly closing by the 10th day of the following month.
Support a strong compliance record and timely resolution of audit or inspection findings.
Indicative net monthly salary: ETB 30,000–55,000, depending on qualifications, experience, professional certifications, and interview performance.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
A successful candidate must be located at kality and its surrounding
At least 3 years of full-cycle external accounting experience in Ethiopia, including at least 1 year in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of Ethiopian tax compliance and the ability to independently file VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT through ERCA e-Tax.
Proficiency in at least one accounting or ERP system, such as Peachtree/Sage, QuickBooks, or another commonly used local ERP.
Native or fluent Amharic and professional working proficiency in English.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently for work-related errands.
COC, CPA, ACCA, or another relevant professional certification.
Experience working in an industrial park, bonded facility, or Export Processing Zone (EPZ) manufacturing operation.
Demonstrated experience handling tax audits and government inspections.
Experience with Chinese-invested businesses; Chinese-language ability is an advantage but is not required.
