Senior Accountant
Position:
Organization: National Transport PLC
Not Specified
Department: Finance
Location: Lemi
No. Required: 2
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: As per company scale
Job Summary
The senior accountant manages day-to-day accounting at the Lemi operation, prepares reliable financial statements, leads reconciliations and audits, and supervises accounting staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with IFRS, Ethiopian tax law, and company policy.
Supervise, review, and mentor accountants and junior accounting staff.
Prepare and analyze financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
Review and approve journal entries and financial transactions recorded in Odoo ERP.
Perform complex reconciliations (bank, intercompany, receivables, payables, fixed assets) and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare VAT, withholding, income tax, and other statutory declarations and ensure timely payment.
Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, and follow up on audit findings.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial planning, including trip and fleet cost analysis.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Job Requirements
BA/BSc in Accounting and Finance or Accounting; an MSc/MBA in Accounting or Finance is an advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, of which at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory accounting position.
Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) is an advantage.
Experience in a transport, logistics, import-export or multi-branch company is preferred.
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should apply within fifteen (15) consecutive working days from the date of this announcement.
Applications are accepted online only, through the following link: https://shorturl.at/CNzQc
Attach an application letter, an updated CV, and copies of educational credentials, work experience certificates, and relevant professional certificates as a single PDF file not exceeding 10 MB.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written examination and/or interview.
Deadline: Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 AM
Location: Lemi
Amount: 2
