Background of the company :- Kerchanshe Group is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, and engage in manufacturing, agro-processing and export business. It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Currently Kerchanshe Group needs a dedicated and motivated candidate.

Job Purpose:- To maintain fixed assets and calculates depreciation for book and tax basis by providing accurate accounting data.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews and records Fixed Assets transaction including addition, disposal, and transfer in the accounting system according to IFRS.
• Works closely with other departments to understand business transactions managing new assets/terminate assets and provide guidance in relevant fixed assets accounting.
• Reconciles the balance in the fixed asset sub-ledger to the general ledger.
• Reviews and updates the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Prepares month-end Fixed Asset reconciliations and other supporting documentation.
• Runs depreciation of Fixed Assets, reviews for reasonableness, and posts to the general ledger.
• Investigates the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
• Maintains fixed asset records including additions, and book and tax depreciation.
• Allocates tag numbers to fixed assets to effectively track assets continuously.
• Leads to the identification of fixed assets that should be disposed-off with the required relevant documents and comments for decision.
• Recommends management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification

• BSc or MSc Degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Management, Business administration or related fields.

Experience

• 4 years for BSc/BA
• 2 years for MSc/MA

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Time management skills.
• Familiarity with Peachtree accounting.