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Senior Accountant (Transport)

YO Holding Trade & Manufacturing PLC

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

5 years

1 Position

2025-03-27

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2025-04-27

Required Skills

check accounting records

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Fields of study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team within the transportation industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, a keen eye for detail, and excellent analytical skills, with a specific focus on the transportation sector.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting:

    • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, specific to the transportation industry.   Analyse financial data to identify trends and potential issues related to transportation operations.

    • Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) as they apply to the transportation industry.

  • Account Reconciliation:

    • Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts related to transportation assets, liabilities, and revenue streams.

    • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in account balances related to transportation operations.

  • Financial Analysis:

    • Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making within the transportation sector.

    • Prepare variance analysis reports to explain differences between actual and budgeted performance in transportation operations.

  • Tax Compliance:

    • Assist with the preparation of tax returns and filings related to transportation-specific taxes and regulations.

    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations as they apply to the transportation industry.

  • Internal Controls:

    • Maintain and improve internal control procedures specific to the transportation sector.

    • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in transportation accounting.

  • Audit Support:

    • Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process for transportation-related financial information.

    • Provide necessary documentation and information to auditors.

  • Team Management:

    • Mentor and develop junior accounting staff specializing in transportation accounting.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience in the transportation industry.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) as applied to the transportation sector.

  • Advanced Excel skills, including knowledge of transportation-related formulas and functions.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on transportation-specific challenges.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to yoholdingplc@gmail.com please include "Senior Accountant (Transport)" in the subject line of your email or in person at the Head Office in Addis Ababa, Mexico, Senga Tera in front of Commerce College, Hibret Bank Tower 6th floor. 

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Skills Required

check accounting records

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