ELMO PLC is an Import and Export trading company based in Ethiopia, dealing mainly in importing construction materials and exporting agricultural products.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Junior Accountant to handle the day to day routine accounting work. The successful candidate will play a critical role in keeping proper transaction management in cooperation with other teams. You are accountable to properly manage the sales, payment and other finance documents and declaration of tax and related issues.

Key Tasks: Handling customs duties, foreign currency transactions, inventory valuation (cost accounting), bank reconciliations, tax submissions (TASS/E-TAX), payroll, and financial statements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record daily transactions.
• Calculate company costs and expenses.
• Prepare payroll, invoices, and handle tasks related to withholding, VAT, and other financial matters.
• Support the team in the Prepare and present financial reports.
• Maintain financial documentation and records.
• Prepare check payment vouchers.
• Verify petty cash payments and supporting documents before processing or replenishment.
• Prepare payment requests for check transactions.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements for all accounts.
• Prepare Monthly Income Tax Schedules.
• Generate monthly schedules for Credit Association, Pension Contributions, and other deductions following payroll.
• Prepare and submit Withholding Tax Payable Schedules and complete required Tax Authority forms monthly to avoid penalties.
• Prepare VAT Schedules and submit Tax Authority forms each month before penalty deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Ensure financial data confidentiality and perform database backups as needed.
• Adhere to financial policies and regulations.

Candidate Profile:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in import export company.
• Deep knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws (VAT, WHT, Income Tax, Pension), IFRS, and financial reporting.

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in Peachtree accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capability.
• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and import export trade accounting practice. construction accounting financial compliance is a plus.
• Skill in managing Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access,Outlook, Powerpoint