Abays Trading PLC is a leading Agro Processing and Exporting company, engaged in the production of Ethiopian Traditional food products like Kolo (Fired Barley), BESO, GEBS, Bread, and Bread Crumps. The company is automated for many agro-processing operations like roasting and color sorting. There are approximately 500 people working in the industry to run the production of more than 30 products manufactured by the company.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience as Senior Accountant
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like Fresh Books and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Peachtree and pivot tables.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• BA degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field