About This Role
This role places you at the financial core of a fast-growing electric mobility startup that launched in Ethiopia just over a year ago. As Accounting Manager, you’re not just maintaining books — you’re building the financial infrastructure for a company scaling from assembly in Addis Ababa toward regional expansion by 2026. It suits an accountant who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment where processes are still being shaped, rather than a slow-moving corporate setting.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The emphasis on manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management signals that this is not a generalist accounting role — it demands someone who understands how costs flow through production, from raw materials to finished goods. The mention of applicable tax laws implies the employer needs a professional who can navigate Ethiopian tax compliance in a sector (e-mobility) that may involve incentives or evolving regulations. The profile sought is likely someone with strong technical accounting skills who can also adapt to a lean, entrepreneurial team.
How to Approach This Application
In your application, highlight specific experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing or assembly environment — describe how you’ve managed inventory valuation, product costing, or production-related financial reporting. Emphasize any work with Ethiopian tax authorities, especially if it involved VAT, withholding tax, or customs duties on imported components. Since Dodai is a startup, stress your ability to build systems from scratch or improve existing ones, not just operate within established processes.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for an experienced accountant (5-8 years) who is comfortable with ambiguity and wants to shape financial operations in a high-growth company. It is likely competitive within the local market, but less so than roles at large multinationals, as it requires both manufacturing depth and startup adaptability.
About Dodai
Dodai Manufacturing Plc (Dodai), is a recently incorporated organization launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 01, 2023. Dodai is a fast growing organization with a mission of making e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through its innovative products and services. Dodai plans to provide brand new electric two wheelers by assembling them here in Addis Ababa and plans to expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2026.
Purpose of the Position
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, preparing financial statements, conducting analysis, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, applicable tax laws and financial reporting standards. The candidate will also be responsible for overseeing and checking the work of senior accountants or any work as required..
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
- Prepare schedule for provision calculations in line with IFRS guidelines
- Preparation of monthly management accounts to ensure desired KPIs are tracked
- Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:
- Oversee cost accounting processes, including job costing and variance analysis.
- Track inventory levels, cost of goods sold (COGS), and prepare cost build worksheets for imports
- Conduct periodic inventory audits and support inventory reconciliation.
- Ensure physical stock movement and balance aligned with system recordings
- Ensure compliance with Tax regulations in regards to cost reflection of imported inputs
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Collaborate with the finance team to prepare annual cash forecasts.
- Analyze budget variances and provide actionable insights to the finance management team.
- Proactively planning and forecasting of business viability, for all business lines,
- General Ledger & Month-End Close:
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
- Checking of monthly balance sheet schedule, highlighting areas of focus or improvement
- Tax Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare tax returns (e.g., VAT, corporate income tax).
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities as required.
- Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Maintain and improve internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Financial Analysis:
- Conduct financial analysis to evaluate business performance, operational efficiency, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with ad hoc financial projects and reports as needed.
- Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as directed by your supervisor
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
- Good management skills, at least 3 years of managerial experience
- Has led or supervised audits, both external and internal as well as tax audits
- Well versed on Ethiopian tax regulations
- Go getter attitude with agility to handle unexpected situations
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software & Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
How To Apply
Please submit your application via this link: https://forms.gle/MsDRkkifNhkHHKWi6
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