Finance & Compliance Assistant

About the role

Light King General Trading PLC, an Ethiopian general trading company active in industrial chemical inputs, agricultural commodities and other trading sectors, is looking for a Finance & Compliance Assistant. The role supports routine financial administration, tax and statutory reporting coordination, VAT documentation, pension administration and office record management, working closely with the accounting team and the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Tax and statutory compliance: assist with VAT declarations and supporting documents, monitor VAT, income tax, pension contributions and other statutory deadlines, coordinate timely submission of reports and payments, keep records of declarations, receipts and pension submissions, and follow up on pending requirements.
• Financial administration and reporting: collect and organize financial information, help prepare periodic financial summaries and administrative reports, monitor expenses, invoices, receipts and payments, review documents for completeness and support the Finance Manager and accounting team.
• Office administration: coordinate routine office activities, maintain physical and electronic filing systems, handle official correspondence and assist management with schedules, reports and document preparation.
• Documentation and archiving: classify and archive invoices, receipts, bank documents, tax and pension records and correspondence, keep records confidential and follow up on incomplete documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Finance or Business Administration.
• Relevant practical experience in accounting administration, tax compliance or office administration.
• Preferred: experience in trading companies, import-export businesses or organizations with regular VAT, tax and pension reporting.
• Attention to detail, strong organization and time management, honesty and confidentiality, reliability, good communication and ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Practical Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas and functions and basic reports.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize digital records and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Experience with accounting software and electronic tax reporting platforms is an advantage.

Candidates apply by sending an updated CV and educational credentials by email; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.