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Senior Accountant

Petal Trading PLC

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

2 Positions

2025-12-22

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2026-01-03

Required Skills

accounting department processes

Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

Petal Trading PLC is a diversified Ethiopian company operating in Agrochemical Importation, Construction & Real Estate Development, and Plastic Manufacturing. Just as a petal represents the stage where a plant reaches maturity and prepares to bear fruit, Petal Trading positions itself as a value-adding force—protecting growth, enabling productivity, and transforming potential into measurable results. Across agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, Petal Trading acts as the protective and enabling layer that turns inputs into outcomes and plans into impact. 

The Senior Accountants will support financial operations across Petal Trading PLC’s business units, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial controls.


The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements, and supporting budgeting and audit processes. The role contributes to sound financial management and operational efficiency across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate books of accounts and general ledger records

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

  • Ensure timely closing of accounts and reconciliation of balances


Tax & Statutory Compliance

  • Prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, withholding, payroll taxes, etc.)

  • Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and regulations

  • Support statutory and external audit processes


Budgeting & Financial Control

  • Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis

  • Monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets

  • Strengthen internal controls and financial procedures


Accounts Management

  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes

  • Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and supplier payments

  • Reconcile bank statements and cash accounts


Coordination & Reporting

  • Coordinate with procurement, operations, and HR departments on financial matters

  • Prepare financial reports and analyses for the Financial Manager

  • Support management decision-making with accurate financial data

Number of Positions: 2
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Reports To: Financial Manager
Salary: Negotiable

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications
Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields 

  • Preferred: professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA – part-qualified) is an advantage

Experience:

  •  Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles


Required Competencies & Skills

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

  • Good understanding of Ethiopian tax laws and compliance requirements

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail


Preferred Attributes

  • Experience in trading, construction, or manufacturing companies

  • Exposure to multi-business or diversified organizations

  • Experience supporting audits and financial controls


Why Join Petal Trading PLC?

  • Work in a diversified and growing organization

  • Exposure to complex, multi-sector financial operations

  • Professional and supportive working environment

  • Competitive and negotiable compensation

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit:
Updated CV Copies of relevant academic and professional credentials Email: petaltrading04@gmail.com

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

accounting department processes

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