Chief Accountant

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: St. Gabriel General Hospital

Deadline: October 25, 2026

Job Description

Position: Chief Accountant

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Ref. No. SGGH/077/26

Date: October 15th, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and supervise the accounting department and accounting staff.
  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of financial transactions.
  • Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and cash-flow reports.
  • Monitor the organization’s financial performance and provide management with financial analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and government requirements.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
  • Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures.
  • Review bank reconciliations, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports.
  • Monitor cash management and oversee banking activities.
  • Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings.
  • Work closely with senior management to support financial decision-making.
  • Ensure confidentiality and security of financial information.
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate accounting staff.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Several years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency with accounting software like CNET, Peachtree, Revenue online tax filing and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Cordially,
Required Skills
  • Bookkeeping through Excel or TurboTax
  • Attention to details
  • Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Basic Accounting Knowledge
  • Accounting, Finance or a related field; an MA/MSc

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit: Updated CV, Cover Letter,Copies of educational and work experience credentials. Applicants can bring the non-returnable application with CV and copies of relevant documents from Monday Up to Friday in person 2:00- 10:00 Local time & Saturday, 2:00-6:30 local time, or through this Email: stgabrielhr1@gmail.com.

Please mention the title of the position you applied for on the subject line of your email.

For additional questions or inquiries, please call Tel. No. 0116187345, 0911124501 or 8819.

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