Junior Accountant

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Job Description

BACKGROUND

EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers.

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is making farmers of Ethiopia healthier and wealthier.

Job Summary:

The Junior Accountant, under the supervision of National Finance Manager, is responsible for all day today cash related activities especially for cash payment.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Check existence of budget for each payment requests before payment preparation

  • Prepare and Pay withholding taxes from payments in compliance with the Income Tax Proclamation

  • Prepare company’s taxes payments to be settled correctly and timely

  • Prepare bank payment transactions

  • Handle petty cash payments and ensure compliance with internal control set out

  •  Submit bank instruction letters issued to the banks and follow-up their status

  • Prepare cheque payment vouches and cheques for only approved fund requests on time as per agreed upon terms and conditions, if any

  • Maintain intact deposit of cash and Cheque collections on a daily basis.

  • Check for existence of budget for each payment requests before payment has been processed:

  • Preparation of on time Cheque payments and bank transfers as per the company policy:

  • Collection of appropriate receipt from the payee and demand signature to confirm collection of the Cheque issued.

  • Make proper tax deductions from payments as per the tax regulation.

  • Maintain proper filing system for Cash Receipt Vouchers, Cheque Payment Vouchers and Journal vouchers.

  • Handover all filed payment documents to the A/P recording team.

  • Assists external auditors in providing the necessary documents as required by the auditors.

  • Performs other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Competences

  •  Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Qualifications and Requirement

  •  Degree in Accounting /Finance

  •  Excellent knowledge of Peachtree Accounting Software

  •  Excellent computer proficiency

Experience

  •  Fresh graduate in Accounting and Finance and related fields

How to Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please title your application with subject line: - "Junior Accountant".

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications(Cover Letter) including a detailed CV through ethiojobs.net or

             e-mail: careers@ethiochicken.com

             Women are highly encouraged to apply!

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