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Jr. Accountant-Treasury (six months maternity Cover)

Ethiochicken Ethiopia

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

1 Position

2025-12-18

to

2025-12-28

Required Skills

check accounting records

Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

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Job Description

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.

The Junior Accountant, under the supervision of Division Head – Treasury, is responsible for processing and verifying payments, reconciling bank statements, ensuring accurate accounting records, and maintaining vendor files. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Verify the availability of budget for each payment request prior to payment preparation.

  • Ensure all financial transactions are supported by complete and adequate documentation before recording.

  • Prepare payment vouchers and cheques for approved fund requests in a timely manner, in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.

  • Submit bank instruction letters to banks and follow up on their execution status.

  • Calculate, prepare, and remit withholding taxes in compliance with the applicable Income Tax Proclamation.

  • Ensure proper implementation of and compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

  • Liaise with the Division Head and National Finance Manager to ensure accurate classification and coding of transactions.

  • Post all relevant transaction documents daily to control and subsidiary ledger accounts.

  • Verify that expenditures are justified, properly authorized, adequately documented, and charged to the correct expense accounts.

  • Perform referencing and cross-referencing of all source documents to the appropriate ledger account codes.

  • Maintain and regularly update journal voucher registers.

  • Reconcile staff-related transactions and ensure timely clearance of outstanding balances.

  • Prepare intercompany transactions and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure proper recording and reconciliation.

  • Assist external auditors by providing required financial documents and explanations as requested.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned 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 

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software

  • Excellent computer proficiency 

  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Experience

  • Relevant experience in accounting or finance is preferred 

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial documentation.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software is an advantage.

How To Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Please title your application with the subject line: - "Jr. Accountant -Treasury ”

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

careers@ethiochicken.com 

Women are highly encouraged to apply

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

check accounting records

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