Senior Accountant/Finance Manager _at United System Integrators (USi) Ethiopia

About United System Integrators/USI

USI is a leading technology and innovation company headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Since our founding in 1999, we have rapidly become a trusted partner for organizations across various industries in the region.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will oversee all financial operations and serve as a strategic business partner, driving financial insights to support our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage the company’s tax obligations, including liaising with tax authorities
• Conduct internal audits and implement efficient control measures to enhance financial processes
• Serve as a strategic business partner, providing financial insights to support decision-making
• Effectively communicate financial information to leadership and stakeholders
• Negotiate with external parties, such as vendors and regulatory bodies, to secure favorable terms
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Answer’s accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing process

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or ACCA certification preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive experience in a senior finance or accounting role
• Proven expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and auditing
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Ethiopia’s tax laws and regulations, with experience in managing tax-related matters
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems
• A team player with a customer-oriented approach