Tax compliance Accountant

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

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• JOB POSITION DETAILS: ACCOUNTING & TAX COMPLIANCE
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• KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Statutory Accounting & Financial Reporting:
• Maintain the company’s statutory general ledger, sub-ledgers, supporting vouchers, and audit trails.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual closing; prepare trial balances and financial statements.
• Tax Management & ERCA e-Tax Filing:
• Prepare and submit tax declarations via ERCA e-Tax, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), PAYE, and provisional/annual Corporate Income Tax (CIT).
• Maintain tax invoices, VAT records, receipts, and clearance certificates.
• Payroll & Statutory Deductions:
• Calculate, file, and remit employer and employee pension contributions.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll taxes and statutory deductions.
• Import, Customs & FX Accounting:
• Support import and customs clearance by preparing and reviewing financial documents.
• Record and track import duties, VAT, WHT, and applicable industrial-park or duty-free arrangements.
• Perform local- and foreign-currency bank reconciliations, monitor balances, maintain foreign-exchange records, and prepare supporting documentation for National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) approvals.
• Government Liaison & External Audit:
• Liaise with relevant Ethiopian government authorities (tax, pension, banking, labor offices) on filings, payments, registrations, queries, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate external audits and tax inspections by preparing supporting schedules, ledgers, vouchers, contracts, and bank statements; respond to queries and follow up on assessments, refunds, or disputes.
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• KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS & TARGETS
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• Timely Tax Filings: Submit all monthly tax filings strictly on time.
• Accurate Records: Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable accounting and tax records.
• Closing Schedule: Complete monthly closing by the 10th day of the following month.
• Audit & Compliance: Maintain a strong compliance record and ensure timely resolution of audit or inspection findings.
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• COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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• Indicative Net Monthly Salary: ETB 30,000–55,000 (depending on qualifications, experience, professional certifications, and interview performance).

Required qualifications

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• JOB POSITION REQUIREMENTS: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
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• EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
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• LOCATION REQUIREMENT
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• Candidate MUST be located at Kality or its surrounding areas (Addis Ababa).
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• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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• Minimum of 3 years of full-cycle external accounting experience in Ethiopia.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience handling tax audits and government inspections.
• Experience working in an industrial park, bonded facility, or Export Processing Zone (EPZ) manufacturing operation (preferred).
• Experience with Chinese-invested businesses is an advantage (Chinese-language ability is helpful but not required).
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• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & CERTIFICATIONS
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• Strong working knowledge of Ethiopian tax compliance with independent filing capabilities for VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT through ERCA e-Tax.
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems (Peachtree/Sage, QuickBooks, or local ERPs).
• Professional accounting certifications: COC, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Native or fluent Amharic; professional working proficiency in English.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently for work-related errands.
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• REQUIRED SKILLS
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• Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, and ERP systems
• Peachtree Accounting Software (record, post, close accounts)
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Multi-project management and deadline adherence
• ACCA Certification
• Degrees in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or Business Management
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• DESIRED SKILLS
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• Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, and ERP systems
• Peachtree Accounting Software (advanced posting and closing)
• Accounts Payable & Receivable management
• Creativity and problem-solving
• ACCA Certification

How to apply