About This Role
This is a hands-on accounting role within a pharmaceutical trading company, blending daily financial operations with compliance-focused responsibilities. It suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and invoice processing. Working in a fast-moving sector like pharma means you’ll need to manage financial transactions that directly impact supply chain and inventory.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on “compliance” and “adherence to standards” suggests the employer values precision and regulatory awareness over creativity. While a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a baseline, the role likely seeks someone who can quickly learn their specific systems and internal controls. Experience with bank reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable is implied, but the real need is for someone who can maintain consistency under deadlines.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight your ability to handle routine tasks with zero error tolerance—mention specific software you’ve used (e.g., Peachtree, QuickBooks, or Excel) and give an example of reconciling discrepancies. Since the company is in pharma, emphasize any exposure to inventory accounting or vendor payment cycles. Employers here will notice candidates who show they understand the importance of timely financial closing in a trading environment.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience who wants to build a solid foundation in a structured, compliance-heavy environment. Competition will be moderate, but your candidacy stands out if you can demonstrate both technical accuracy and adaptability to sector-specific financial workflows.
Job Summary:
Seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to maintain financial records, assist in reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting standards
Key Responsibilities:
- Comply with all financial regulations and standards.
- Perform daily data entry tasks to update and maintain accounting records.
- Assist in reconciling bank statements and accounts payable/receivable.
- Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
- Prepare and process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders.
- Assist in generating financial reports and statements.
- Help ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies.
- Assist senior accountants with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.
Requirements & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 2 years proven experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical import company
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to independently handle tax declarations (VAT, withholding, income tax, pension, etc.)
- Proficiency in Peachtree Accounting or other accounting software, and MS Office
- Good knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and financial regulations
- Strong communication, reporting, and teamwork skills
How To Apply
Those interested and qualified applicants are invited to send your CV Telegram to 0944203136 or through email tradingzilan@gmail.com
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