General Accountant

About the role

SARIA Consultancy Plc is looking for a General Accountant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The accountant records and maintains the company's financial records, prepares financial reports and ensures compliance with relevant regulations. The position is permanent and at junior level.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all cash vouchers and documents are fully signed and authorized.
• Follow up on accounts payable and receivable and provide a consolidated monthly report.
• Enter payments, bank transfers and collections into Peachtree accounting software.
• Prepare bank documents, monitor bank account movements and update the bank register book.
• Handle payment requests and correspondence for timely collection of funds, and prepare monthly invoices for clients.
• Manage cash requirements, make transfers according to the agreed schedule, and handle travel and work advances.
• Maintain office inventory records and keep proper, confidential files for payments and collections.
• Prepare monthly government tax dues and settle them on time.
• Reconcile the ledger against account records and assist in other organizational tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong English, written and spoken.
• Team player with good communication skills, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of MS Office.
• Peachtree accounting software and QuickBooks.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.