Senior Accountant

About this role

The senior accountant manages day-to-day accounting at the Lemi operation, prepares reliable financial statements, leads reconciliations and audits, and supervises accounting staff. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with IFRS, Ethiopian tax law, and company policy. Supervise, review, and mentor accountants and junior accounting staff. Prepare and analyze financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Review and approve journal entries and financial transactions recorded in Odoo ERP. Perform complex reconciliations (bank, intercompany, receivables, payables, fixed assets) and resolve discrepancies. Prepare VAT, withholding, income tax, and other statutory declarations and ensure timely payment. Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, and follow up on audit findings. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial planning, including trip and fleet cost analysis. Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management. Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.