General Accounts Accountant

Calzedonia Group is, a fashion retail company founded in Italy in 1986 and presently operates in over 40 countries with more than 3,800 sales outlets and more than 30,000 employees worldwide. It has several production plants in Eastern Europe and Sri Lanka producing hosiery, socks, underwear, swimwear, and knitwear for the iconic brands of Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Tezenis and Falconeri.Along with the continued growth, Calzedonia is in the process of setting-up a Production facility in Mekelle (Ashegoda area), Ethiopia and requires competent employees for thefollowing position.

 

Position 1:

Job Title: General Accounts Accountant

 

 JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the financial controller, the Accountant performs tasks related to analyzing, recording and reconciliation of financial transactions and participates in preparing financial statements for the Factory’s financial resources.

The work typically involves:

•  Handle general accounts records


• Receive payment request and prepare payment for approval


• Arrange documents in a manner suitable for recording and reporting


• Code and group all expenses to their proper accounts and forward to the finance controller


• Verifies the authenticity of source documents, arranges in their appropriate chart of accounts & posts the transactions to an existing computerized accounting system


•  Prepare daily summary of bank and petty cash payments


• Maintain Bank ledger for all bank accounts


• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation with in the next four days of the month


• collect payroll information from the HR


• Update payroll information like leave, resignation, promotion, penalty, bonus etc


• Prepare the payroll and forward to the finance controller for final


• Prepare monthly VAT, Withholding and Pension declaration to the concerned local tax authorities


• assist the finance controller in preparing the annual and interim financial reports


• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Job Requirements

• 2-4 year’s operational experience preferably 2+ years in manufacturing industry experience.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from recognized universities.


• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills and Excellent communications skills in English and local language (Tigrigna and Amharic);


• Knowledge and experience in PC, spreadsheets and databases (Excel and Word applications) and especially knowledge of accounting software packages is essential.


• Knowledge of state, federal and international applicable laws and regulations as they relate to primary services provided (i.e. Taxation rules of local and national government agencies that regulate international trade).


• The Rewards
  

  The successful applicant will join a well-established international group known for its dynamism, quality and excellent level of service. Will be offered an attractive remuneration package that fully reflects the qualifications and experience he/she possesses.

  
  

Closing date: Jul 08, 2016