Expenditure Accountant - OLA ENERGY ETHIOPIA LIMITED
Talent Search - EthiojobsAbout This Role
This role involves overseeing expenditure controls and payroll accuracy within a fast-moving oil and gas distribution company. It suits a detail-oriented accountant who thrives on ensuring financial precision in a high-volume transaction environment. OLA Energy’s focus on development and recognition suggests they value accountants who can handle routine reconciliations and journal entries while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is seeking a professional with at least 3-5 years of experience, indicating they expect someone who can independently manage expenditure verification and payroll checks without constant supervision. The emphasis on reconciliation and journal vouchers implies a preference for candidates comfortable with month-end closing processes and systems-based accounting. This role likely requires strong analytical skills and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software common in the energy sector.
How to Approach This Application
Highlight your experience with expense verification, payroll processing, and account reconciliations in your CV and cover letter. Emphasize your ability to work under deadlines, especially during month-end closings. Since OLA Energy is a multinational, mention any familiarity with international accounting standards or experience in a similar fast-paced industry like logistics or manufacturing. Tailor your examples to show how you’ve ensured accuracy in high-volume environments.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for mid-level accountants with 3-5 years of experience in expenditure control or payroll, ideally in a corporate setting. Competition is moderate, as the energy sector in Ethiopia is specialized but not oversaturated.
OLA Energy Ethiopia Limited is a Company engaged in the distribution of Oil and Gas Products in Ethiopia. We would like to recruit an Expenditure Accountant, who can join our diverse and talented Finance team. We offer an environment where development, challenge, and recognition are encouraged. Here is what we are looking for.
Major duties and accountabilities:
Ensure that Head Office REVEX disbursements are certified for accuracy, completeness and capture them on the system before they are passed for payment.
Make sure that payroll variable inputs are checked with the produced by the system before monthly process.
Pass adjusting journal entries as and when requested.
Ensure that all accounts under our own responsibility are reconciled and old items are cleared.
Prepare closing journal vouchers for accruals and other accounts for subsequent data entry into the G/L Systems.
Witnessing the physical stock at materials store on a quarterly basis and updating inventory system, follow up clearance of differences, if any.
Assists the section in the monthly closing.
Competencies/Skills needed
Ability to work under pressure
Having good analytical skills
Very good team player
Knowledge of the use of computers, i.e., MS Word and MS-Excel
Good communication skills
Experience in accounting and financial systems is advantageous
Trained on IFRS is advantageous
Qualifications requirements
Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field of studies from a recognized college/university
3 years’ experience in areas related to accountant and related areas.
Language Requirements (Essential):
Essential: Proficiency in English and Amharic
Salary: As per the Company’s scale
Place of work: Addis Ababa
How To Apply
Qualified and interested applicants can apply by submitting their updated CV through the provuded application link
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