Financial Accountant – Addis Ababa

About the role

The Financial Accountant will support Deloitte’s Member Firm Internal Services – Finance in Ethiopia. The role involves maintaining the general ledger, preparing IFRS‑compliant financial statements and ensuring that internal controls follow Deloitte policies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger, prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions and period‑end adjustments.
• Oversee fixed‑asset accounting, maintain the Fixed Asset Register, and reconcile it with the general ledger.
• Lead the financial close process, prepare balance‑sheet reconciliations and contribute to statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory filings, coordinate audits and provide required schedules.
• Handle staff debtor accounting, including journal processing and payroll deductions.
• Provide regular updates to the CFO and Regional Controllership Manager and participate in controllership forums.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA or ACCA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and strong analytical abilities.
• High professional ethics and integrity.

Required skills

• IFRS accounting standards.
• ERP systems – SAP and SAGE.