About This Role
This is a hands-on accounting role within an established engineering firm in Addis Ababa, where your core focus will be on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring regulatory compliance. It suits a mid-level professional who is ready to take ownership of daily financial operations, from transaction recording to report preparation, rather than a senior strategist focused on high-level policy. Working at Sena Engineering implies you will be operating in a structured environment where precision in financial data directly supports project-based operations.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
While the listing calls for 3-5 years of experience, this role implies a need for someone who has already mastered the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and financial statement preparation in a real-world setting. The emphasis on "detail-oriented" and "competent" suggests the employer values accuracy and reliability over creative problem-solving, seeking a professional who can handle a high volume of transactions without errors. Your ability to work with minimal supervision on routine tasks like managing accounts payable and receivable is likely as important as your technical qualifications.
How to Approach This Application
In your application, lead with specific examples of how you have improved financial record accuracy or streamlined reconciliation processes in a previous role, as this demonstrates the precision Sena Engineering prioritizes. Since the company is in the engineering sector, briefly mention your familiarity with project-based accounting or cost allocation if applicable, as this shows you understand their operational context. Avoid generic statements about being "hardworking"; instead, quantify your experience—such as "reconciled 50+ bank accounts monthly" or "prepared financial statements for a company with 10M+ Birr in revenue."
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a meticulous accountant who enjoys structured daily routines and has a proven track record of error-free financial record-keeping. Given the mid-level designation and the engineering firm's stability, competition is moderate but manageable, with the employer likely prioritizing candidates who demonstrate immediate readiness over those requiring extensive training.
Position: Senior Accountant
Field
Details
Duty Station
Addis Ababa
Employment Type
Full-Time
Application Deadline
June 20, 2026
Sena Engineering PLC is seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and motivated Accountant to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting the organization's financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain financial records and reports.
- Record daily financial transactions and ensure proper documentation.
- Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Assist in budget preparation and financial planning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations and company policies.
- Support internal and external audit activities.
- Process payroll and statutory deductions as required.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in accounting and finance; experience in import/export is preferable.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- A cover letter.
- Updated CV/Resume.
- Copies of educational and professional credentials.
Email applications to [email protected] with the subject line Application for Senior Accountant Position on or before June 20, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Sena Engineering PLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
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