Accountant

Objective

Under the general supervision of the Finance Supervisor, this role ensures accurate financial recording, control, and reporting of all operational activities at the LOC level, including wet leaf purchasing, payments, collections, and compliance with company policies and HQ requirements. The position is based in South LOC – Bilate, and candidates must be willing to relocate and work full‑time on‑site.                                                                                      

Responsibilities

• Process and record all payments with proper approvals and complete documentation, ensuring timely filing and SharePoint uploads.

• Manage bank operations, including reconciliations, balance monitoring, Treasury reporting, and resolving discrepancies.

• Support wet leaf purchasing by preparing vouchers, ensuring timely farmer payments, and accurately recording and reconciling quantities and values.

• Control per diem and travel advances, ensuring timely settlement, proper documentation, and follow‑up on outstanding balances.

• Verify and validate inventory, input, and production data before submission to HQ, coordinating with production and logistics teams.

• Review vendor invoices through three‑way matching, ensuring accuracy, approval, compliance, and resolving discrepancies.

• Prepare and submit payment, farm input, wet leaf purchase, and bank reconciliation reports to HQ on time.

• Maintain compliance and audit readiness through proper documentation, supporting audits, assisting the supervisor, and handling additional assigned tasks.

• Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned by the manager.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting.

• Strong English (oral & written).

• Strong MS Office skills.

• Knowledge of Collective Labor Agreement, internal regulations, and safety policies.

• Willingness to relocate and work in Billate (South LOC).

How To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their recently updated CV to CareersEthiopia@jti.com. Please indicate the Position and location you are applying for in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Requirements The role requires a BA degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience. Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills are essential. Key responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing reports, managing accounts payable and receivable, assisting with budget tracking, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email CareersEthiopia@jti.com