Junior Accountant

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 Division Head – Treasury, is responsible for processing and verifying payments, reconciling bank statements, ensuring accurate accounting records, and maintaining vendor files.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare payment vouchers for check and bank transfer transactions
• Perform daily data entry tasks to update and maintain accounting records.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements for all bank accounts.
• Check the budget for each payment request before payment preparation
• Ensure all transactions have sufficient financial documentations before recording.
• Ensure withholding taxes deducted from payments in compliance with the Income Tax Proclamation.
• Processes payment requestions in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Laisse with the Division Head and National Finance Manager to maintain accurate classification of codes for various transactions.
• Post all relevant transaction documents daily to the control and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Verify that expenditures are justified, properly documented, signed, and charged to the appropriate expense accounts.
• Maintain and update journal voucher register books on daily
• Reconcile staff advance transactions and ensure they are properly cleared.
• Preparing intercompany transactions and working with teams.
• Assist external auditors in providing the necessary documents as requested.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Competence

• 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 preferable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software is an advantage.