Project Accountant

Job Purpose: Tinaw Business S.C. is legally registered entity established in accordance with the Commercial Code of Ethiopia. Located in Guraghe Zone of the Central Ethiopian State the Company is currently engaged in the production and export of roses. With the direct supervision of the Farm Financial Controller, the primary purpose of the job shall be to prepare and follow-up suppliers payments; prepare and follow-up salary and benefit payments; handle Stoke related postings and its reconciliation; ensure timely settlements of taxes; Manage and supervise all companys financial records; Liaise with Head office for weekly farm transfer and any technical support; Supervise, control and lead employees assigned under your direct supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:For the realization of the aforementioned job purposes, the major duties and responsibilities of the person assigned as Project accountant are mentioned as follows:

Prepare payments to Suppliers.

Make sure fulfillment of documents for payment.

Follow up on timely settlement of all advances.

Ensure transactions are processed accurately and timely.

Ensure treasury activities are carried out on time.

Prepare Employee salary and Benefit.

Make sure salary is paid on time.

Liaise with Head office for weekly farm transfer and banks.

Confirm budget transfers are paid as per the request.

Keep fixed assets register and agree the balance against financial records.

Provide oversight of petty cash ledger and ensure its agreement with cash on hand by performing surprise counts.

Record/post store related documents (GRN, SIV and GRIN) to peach tree accounting.

Organize, coordinate and reconcile monthly stock take in the site.

Review correctness and ensure adequacy of supporting documents when transactions are booked using Goods Receiving Notes, Store Issue Vouchers, Goods Return Vouchers, Credit Notes, etc.

Review completeness of all required source documents and send to the HO such as Goods Receiving Notes, Store Issue Vouchers, Goods Return Vouchers, Sales Vouchers, etc and report any missed documents to the HO responsible person.

Verify and approve stock reconciliations.

Follow up & settle telephone bills and other utility expenses on time.

Track monthly income tax, pension, VAT and WHT from documents and prepare payment for timely remittance of government obligations.

Prepare and file monthly tax returns and ensure timely settlements of tax liabilities.

Manage and supervise all companys financial records at the farm.

Supervise, control and lead employees assigned under your direct supervision.

Ensures all the necessary data are maintained and updated regularly.

Evaluate and verify employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.

Identifies staff development and training needs and assist them for improvement.

Facilitate and assist auditors by supplying the required documents upon authorization.

Ensure compliance of internal control & SOPs in all movements.

Perform related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Bachelors degree in Accounting

At least 5 years experience in Accounting and Financial activities

Good experience and knowledge of tax accounting

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook)

Knowledge of Peachtree Accounting Software.

Experience in horticulture sector is advantageous