Accountant – Operations (Visa Application Centre)

About the role

VAS Global Services is seeking an experienced Accountant – Operations to oversee the financial activities of its Visa Application Centre in Addis Ababa. The role will manage branch accounting, cash and revenue reconciliation, reporting, payroll support, refunds, audit preparation and compliance while collaborating closely with the central Finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records and handle cash collections, visa fees, POS settlements and bank deposits.
• Manage billing, fee collection, service charges and revenue postings; process refunds, waivers and revenue adjustments.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial and revenue reports; perform cash, bank, POS and revenue reconciliations.
• Support payroll processing, including attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions and incentives.
• Monitor revenue, transaction volumes, payroll costs and operational expenses; assist budgeting, cost control, vendor payments and expense management.
• Investigate financial discrepancies, ensure timely corrective action and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Support internal, statutory and external audits and ensure compliance with tax, statutory requirements, accounting standards and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in accounting, finance or audit, preferably within BPO, Visa Services, Travel, Hospitality or banking.
• Strong experience in cash, bank, POS and revenue reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll calculations, tax compliance and audit support.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA or CMA is preferred.

Required skills

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Reconciliation
• Revenue Reconciliation
• Payroll
• Tax & Statutory Compliance
• Audit & Financial Controls
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP/Accounting Systems
• Budget & Cost Control
• Financial Analysis