Senior Accountant II

The Senior Accountant II oversees day-to-day financial operations, bookkeeping, tax filings, and account reconciliations at Scepto Import’s Addis Ababa headquarters. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the candidate will handle foreign trade/import accounting, budget forecasting, inventory/property transaction tracking, payroll processing, and audit preparations while ensuring strict compliance with Ethiopian tax laws (ERCA/MOR).

1. Financial Operations & Import Accounting

• Manage full-cycle daily bookkeeping, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger accounts.

• Process and account for foreign trade and import transactions, including letters of credit (L/C), freight, customs duties, and landed cost calculations.

• Perform routine bank, inventory, and ledger reconciliations.

2. Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and file all statutory tax returns (VAT, Withholding Tax, Payroll Tax, Income Tax) accurately and on schedule.

• Assist with budget preparation, cash flow monitoring, financial forecasting, and month-end/year-end closing procedures.

• Coordinate internal and external audit processes, preparing supporting schedules and audit-trail documentation.

3. Payroll, Asset & Transaction Management

• Process employee payroll disbursements and manage statutory benefit/pension deductions.

• Record and monitor property, equipment, sales, and purchasing transactions within accounting software.

• Provide analytical financial reports and decision support to top management as requested.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Work Experience: 7+ years of direct accounting experience, with strong preference for candidates with background in the import/trading sector.

• Software Proficiency: Practical experience using accounting software (Peachtree / Sage) and ERP systems, alongside advanced MS Excel skills.

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Ethiopian tax laws, import duties, and financial reporting guidelines.

• Core Competencies: Analytical problem-solving, high attention to detail, time management, articulate communication, and the ability to work independently.