ZE-EL Trading, a small sized Pvt. Ltd. Company is looking for a highly experienced, self-motivated, creative, self-directed and competent accountant. ZE-EL is an importer and distributor of various pharmaceuticals, Medical equipment and supplies in Addis Ababa.

The incumbent will carry out overall Accounting activities under the direct supervision of the General Manager. The position will offer employment benefits commensurate with experience and earning history.

Position Summary: Is responsible for full charge bookkeeping, including maintaining company financial records, monthly billing, billable time tracking and reports for review by the management team and outside certified public accounting firm. This includes, but is not limited to: accounts receivable and payable, EOM reconciliation, payroll, payroll taxes, quarterly payroll tax reports, invoicing, personnel payroll records, paid time off tracking, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly business reports, computer data entry of time slips as well as working with the company’s accounting firm and insurance agent and other items as needed by management. Experience in Peachtree, sage evolution and Sage Pastel (or equivalents) and Microsoft Office products required.

Fulltime position: 40 hours per week.

Reports to: General Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full charge bookkeeping including all month and year end journal entries.
• Compilation and preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for in‐house use and for year-end tax purposes and decision making.
• Maintain employee records including but not limited to hours, salary, and personal time off, etc.
• Process payroll monthly, file all payroll taxes and forms monthly, quarterly and yearly as required by Federal and State laws. Maintain payroll files and reports.
• Manage Time-slips program including but not limited to reviewing and downloading time, checking for accuracy and proof/edit as needed. Maintain the program and update as needed.
• Maintain all client accounts of time, billings and payments. Collection of accounts receivable when necessary.
• Prepare all monthly client invoicing and vendor payments for management team approval and mailing.
• Reconcile receipts and statements monthly. Track receipts for client invoicing and pay cards in a timely manner.
• Keeping records and tracking of all company assets purchased and in use. Update records when assets are removed and no longer in use.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and financial analysis reports including but not limited to financial statements, client budget reports, employee time challenge reports, employee financial profit share report, accounts receivable reports, etc.
• Responsible for follow up phone calls/emails and letters to track billing records, payment requests, bank statements, anything financial that needs follow‐up, etc.
• Prepare and maintain government client reporting and estimating.
• Provide advice and assistance in making decisions in the areas of finances, analysis, financial software and accounting as requested by management.
•  Working cooperatively with the company’s certified public accounting and insurance firms (as needed).
•  Carries out all other tasks delegated by his/her supervisor (as appropriate).

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Bachelors’ Degree or higher with experience and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Have experience in Peachtree, Sage and Microsoft Office products mainly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Have demonstrated ability to make sound professional decisions.
• Maintain client and business confidentiality.
• Be self-directed and self‐motivated.
• Be detail oriented, organized and accurate.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with numbers and understand a broad range of common financial matters in a timely manner.
• Possess computer skills, including a working knowledge of common software programs.
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor as an associate of L&F.
• Be able to work with diverse personalities.
• Be willing to pursue collection of accounts receivables.
• Must have professional/business telephone and email skills.
• Be willing to do what it takes to get the job done in a timely manner.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check.