Accountant

Employer: Liyat Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic

Duty Station: Liyat Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic

Location: Bulbula 93 Mazoria, Enrich Plaza, next to commercial bank of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position Title: Accountant

Employment Type: Contract (with possible extension based on performance)

Gender: Male/ Female

Number of Positions: 01

Age: 22-40 years

Announcement Date: 04/03/2026
Application Deadline: 14/03/2026

Position Overview

The accountant is responsible for managing daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting internal audit processes, and ensuring strong internal control systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such ACCA, CPA, IFRS, or CIA strongly preferred.
  Additional training in:
• Taxation and Ethiopian Revenue Regulations
• Financial Risk Management
• Internal Control Systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Public Finance & Compliance
  Experience
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management.
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements, management reports, and budget forecasts.
• Strong experience in internal control systems, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.
• Experience in statutory reporting, tax filing, VAT compliance, payroll management, and regulatory reporting.
• Hands-on experience using accounting software such as Peachtree, QuickBooks, or ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
  Languages
• Proficiency in English and Amharic (spoken and written).
• Additional Ethiopian languages are an advantage.
  Core Skills and Competencies
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and audit standards
• Financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and numerical competency
• Ability to identify risks, gaps, and control weaknesses
• Knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and regulatory compliance
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate financial records, journals, ledgers, and accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Process payments, invoices, salary sheets, reconciliations, and expense liquidations.
• Manage accounts receivables, payables, bank reconciliations, and cash flow tracking.
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements including VAT, withholding, pension, and income tax.
• Assist in budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting activities.
• Support external audit processes with required documents and explanations.