Job Summary

The Senior Tax & Compliance Accountant will be responsible for preparing and managing necessary paperwork for tax payments and returns, ensuring compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and regulations, and supporting accurate financial reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparation of tax declarations (VAT, WHT, Income tax, profit tax, Cost sharing, Pension Fund, Monthly sales & purchase reports, Tax on capital transfers, and other taxes).

• Determine the Company’s tax position and the applicability of taxable 

• Accumulate, analyze, and process financial accounting data to prepare tax returns and payments.

• Make sure all taxes are recorded on the right GL account on daily, weekly and monthly basis against documents.

• Perform ERCA E-Filling and preparation of e-tax payments.

• Follow up and submit sales & Purchase reports for ERCA after approval of General Accounts Division manager.

• Manage and control adds back expenses and ensures accurate transaction are passed on a monthly & annual basis.

• Periodically review tax provision accounts and update necessary records.

• Advise & control all tax rules applicable on company’s benefit packages and payments

• Follow application of all respective governmental tax laws.

• To advise the company on the business laws, regulations, codes and policies which apply to the company and ensure that the company complies with all those relevant.

• To advise tax rules & standard of conduct and to monitor that all tax rules & standards are adhered to by all departments of the Company.

• Responsible for tax planning and tax efficiency of the company.

• Facilitate, support and follow up tax audit carried by LTO, custom offices, external auditors and other regulatory body.

• Assisting with closing at the end of every month and preparing monthly metrics and statistics

• Responsible to control the Finance Department documents archive.

• Investigate and resolving any discrepancies & irregularities concerns of tax.

• Following very specific and strict deadlines to prepare monthly tax declaration report, payment preparation & submission.

• Arrange and secure all document is relevant to financial statements and supporting documentation for external and Government Tax Audit.

• Ensure all operations and functions are always carried out effectively in accordance with tax proclamations & regulation.

• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings

• Ensures that information on financial status of the Company is readily at hand whenever required.

       Responsibility

• Responsible for implementing and follow company policy & procedure

•  Responsible for Providing Tax advice and assistance to various staff members with in your control.

• Responsible for Providing Tax advice and assistance to various staff members with in your control.

• Responsible for conducting Tax analyses to assist in decision-making processes up on different condition.

• Collaborating with internal & external auditors and other financial professionals

• Responsible for the property held under her/his custody.

• Responsible for exposing the secret of the company

  Efforts Required

•  Good communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to withstand pressure, Ability to make logical and timely decisions, Ability to prepare analytical reports

• Normal Physical effort.

•   Sharp eyes to be able to work with accounting figures.

Job Requirements

Qualification: 

• MA/MBA /BA/ in Accounting & Finance 

• Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and compliance requirements

•  4 years for /MA or 6 Years BA, out of which 2 years in a position of responsibility

•  Basic computer knowledge with accounting applications

How to apply:

Only qualified & interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position:

1. Online, please send your Application letter & CV, stating the position (Senior Accountant-Tax Compliance) on the subject line; mail to recruitment@motiengineering.com, making CC to “vacancy@motiengineering.com.” 

Or

1. Or physically drop:

•  the completed Job applicant’s summary form with your CV & a Copy of your credentials at our Office Located: “Africa Avenue, Mega House/building, 3rd floor, office No 309. 

Job Requirements Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Finance or in a related field of study with relevant work experience, out of which 2 years in a position of responsibility Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for preparation of tax declarations (VAT, WHT, Income tax, profit tax, Cost sharing, Pension Fund, Monthly sales & purchase reports, Tax on capital transfers, and other taxes). - Accumulate, analyze, and process financial accounting data to prepare tax returns and payments. - Make sure all taxes are recorded on the right GL account on daily, weekly and monthly basis against documents. How to Apply Submit your application, updated CV and supporting credentials in person to Africa Avenue, Mega House/building, 3rd floor, office No 309 or via email: recruitment@motiengineering.com