Accountant(Disbursement, Document Coding & Tax Declaration)

Duty Summary:

Accountant (Disbursement, document coding and tax declaration) is a person who is responsible for preparing and reporting of costs, expenditure and process payment. S/he prepares and records different payments, confirm that documents are filed properly.

Duty and Responsibilities:

• Receive payment request documents and verifying supporting documents.
• Check the availability of budget.
• Shall deduct withhold tax as per withholding tax proclamation.
• Prepare cash/bank payment voucher.
• Shall receive official receipt with the proper tin number of the company.
• Hold authorized cash, cheques, and other cash –worth items in safe.
• Shall settle purchase and per-diem advances on time.
• Shall make paid stamp on each receipt or invoice.
• Deposit all cash/cheque collections into the respective bank account intact (in time).
• Receive employee payroll data, prepare and code monthly payrolls.
• Prepare salary payment summary and send transfer letter to bank.
• Prepare, Code, and post Invoices and analyze company sales transaction.
• Collect authorize cash/cheque based on proper cash receipt Voucher /VAT sales Invoice and related rules.
• Direct and follow up the preparation and declaration of taxes and tax return on time.
• Ensure the financial recording (posting) is based on proper source documents.
• Follow up staff debtor account and report the outstanding balance on a monthly basis.
• Follow up purchase settlements and report the outstanding balance on a weekly basis.
• Check all accrued expense.
• Daily check the payment vouchers against with attachment(supporting) documents.
• Check detail fixed asset register.
• Ensure monthly Value Added Tax (VAT) is prepared and declared to Ethiopian Revenue Authority on Time.
• Ensure monthly Withholding Tax (WHT) is prepared and declared to Ethiopian Revenue Authority on Time.
• Ensure monthly Payroll Taxes like employment Income Tax and Pension Fund are prepared and declared to Ethiopian Revenue Authority on Time.
• Reconcile VAT input and output record with General Ledger.
• Post (update) all company transactions in to Peachtree Accounting software and maintain up to date data.
• Ensure the document and work sheets are properly filed for future reference.
• Receive daily stock movement vouchers from store.
• Check the sequence of the vouchers.
• Check the document is signed by designated personnel.
• Maintain new inventory items with standard unit of measurement and major inventory category.
• Code and post (update) the stock movement transaction.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly material consumption report.
• Reconcile the stock balance with store record monthly and quarterly.
• Reconcile stock transfers from store to store.
• Prepare and update cost of sale and reconcile stock accounts.
• Prepare and update Fixed Assets register.
• Follow up the location of fixed asset.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required by immediate supervisor.

N.B: Apart from the above-mentioned responsibilities one must complete all additional tasks requested by the company.

Job Requirements

Knowledge Requirements:

• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP and IFRS.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• Proficiency in Peachtree (Sage) software, Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel and other accounting software.

Experience in Real Estate sector is preferable.

Required Abilities:

• Having Verbal and Written Communication Skills,
• Ability to apply logical and critical thinking skills to projects.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Having strategical views on the subjects.

Requirements of Attitude and Behavior:

• Bound to ethical principles,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong teamworking skills
• Flexibility

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online by sending your cv at [email protected]