Senior Accountant

About the role

Africa Village Microfinance S.C. (AVMF) is recruiting a Senior Accountant for its Addis Ababa head office. The position is permanent, subject to successful completion of the probationary period, and pays according to the company's salary scale.

Required profile

• MBA, MA or BA degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting, auditing, general ledger management or related areas; at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory accounting role is preferable.
• Knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and compliance requirements, including VAT, Withholding Tax and Payroll Tax.
• Practical experience in bank reconciliation, general ledger management and closure, financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and reporting skills.
• An IFRS or other relevant professional accounting certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in accounting software, Core Banking Systems (CBS) and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards such as IFRS/GAAP.

Applications and CVs must be submitted within ten working days of the announcement, either in person at the head office or by email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.