Senior Accountant Officer

Zare Innovations is a technology and business process outsourcing company that delivers strategic talent solutions, enterprise software development, AI solutions, and comprehensive technical support services. We partner with businesses to provide elite software developers, UI/UX designers, and QA engineers who integrate seamlessly with existing workflows, offering significant cost efficiencies without compromising on quality or cultural fit. Our services span custom enterprise software development, AI-powered solutions including conversational AI and machine learning models, technical support and infrastructure management, and comprehensive back office and administrative operations. We are committed to driving innovation, accelerating project timelines, and delivering measurable business outcomes for our clients. For more information about Zare Innovations, visit www.zareinnovations.com

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-driven Senior Accountant Officer to run the company's day-to-day finance operations. This role owns client payments and receipting, bank reconciliation, weekly cash position, loan tracking, tax compliance, and monthly and quarterly financial reporting – with strict deadlines and full accountability for accuracy and timeliness.The Senior Accountant Officer also handles bank payments in regard to the company's import and export operations, working in close coordination with the Import Manager, Export Manager and the Managing Director.

Accounting & Transaction Recording

• Record purchase transaction journal entries in accounting software and prepare a VAT purchase

summary as per the requirements of the Ethiopian Tax Authority.

• Record sales transactions in Peachtree or other accounting software and prepare sales reports

as per the requirements of the Ethiopian Tax Authority.

• Prepare cost sheets for all import, distribution, and export goods as per the guidelines of the tax authority.

Client Payments & Receipting

• Issue receipts when clients make payments.

• Verify that client payments have actually been received and settled in the company's accounts.

• Where withholding tax applies, retrieve and collect all withholding papers from clients.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Perform bank reconciliations and complete them within 10 days after month end.

• Keep up-to-date records of company deposits and prepare the company's cash position on a

weekly basis.

• Track all bank loans – tracking principal & interest payments and following up on company bank requirements.

• Process bank payments in regard to the company's import and export operations.

Tax & Government Compliance

• Ensure the company is in compliance with all government tax obligations: paying and tracking

VAT, pension, employee tax, and all other taxes.

• Ensure all tax payments and filings are made on time, every time.

• Deal directly with the tax office on filings, clearances, and any inquiries or issues.

• Stay current on tax rule updates and inform management whenever new tax rules or changes

come into effect.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare the previous month's cash flow within 10 days after month end.

• Prepare the monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statement within 10 days after month end.

• Prepare quarterly financial statements every quarter.

• Report regularly to the Managing Director on the company's financial position.

Document Management

• Ensure all financial documents are stored correctly, kept complete, and easily retrievable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience as a Senior Accountant, with 3–4 years working with an import and export finance

team.

• Hands-on experience with bank reconciliation, monthly financial reporting, and bank payments

for import/export operations.

• Demonstrated experience dealing with the tax office – filings, clearances, and staying current on tax rule updates.

• Solid knowledge of Ethiopian tax requirements (VAT, withholding, pension, employee tax).

• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.

• Fluent in English and Amharic.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, office-based role at our Addis Ababa headquarters.

• Regular visits tax office and etc as required.

• Deadline-driven environment with strong accountability to reconciliation, reporting, and tax

deadlines.

Growth & Incentives

• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus.

• Opportunity to grow with an expanding, values-driven company.