Reports to: Head of Finance

About Us

Ephtah Specialty Coffee is a growing specialty coffee business based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We are passionate about sourcing, processing, and delivering high-quality Ethiopian coffee, and we are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team and help keep our day-to-day financial operations running smoothly.

Role Summary

The Junior Accountant will play a key role in supporting daily finance operations. This is a hands-on position focused on accurate bookkeeping, timely payments, and strict cash handling. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, trustworthy, and eager to build a career in accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter financial transactions and supporting data into the company ERP system on a daily basis.

• Process payments through Telebirr, including supplier, staff, and utility payments, ensuring correct amounts, references, and approvals.

• Handle the petty cash float — disburse, record, reconcile, and replenish petty cash in line with company policy.

• Execute general cash payments and ensure all disbursements are properly documented and authorised.

• Prepare cash payment vouchers / cash payment forms and obtain the required approvals and signatures before payment.

• File and archive payment vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents in an organised, retrievable manner.

• Reconcile daily cash balances, Telebirr transactions, and petty cash at the end of each day.

• Support the finance team with month-end closing tasks, audits, and any other accounting duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 0–2 years of experience in a similar accounting, cashier, or bookkeeping role (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

• Familiarity with ERP / accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks, SAP, Odoo, or similar) is an advantage.

• Confident use of Telebirr and other mobile payment platforms.

• Good skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

• High level of integrity and trustworthiness when handling cash.

• Good communication skills in Amharic and English.

Experience: Fresh graduates and candidates with 1–2 years’ experience are welcome

How To Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV and a short cover letter to ephtahjobs@gmail.com with the subject line “Junior Accountant Application – [Your Full Name]”.

Please include copies of relevant educational certificates and, if available, references from previous employers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ephtah Specialty Coffee is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage qualified women to apply.

Job Requirements Candidates should hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and possess 0–2 years of experience in accounting, cashiering, or bookkeeping. The role requires strong numerical accuracy, integrity when handling cash, and proficiency with ERP/accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Odoo. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email ephtahjobs@gmail.com