Senior Accountant

Company Description

Organic Liquid Fertilizer Producing PLC (known by the trade name „Eco Green‟) is a legal entity registered in 2008 in accordance with Commercial Registration and Business License Proclamation number 980/2008 of the FDRE. As the name indicates, the Company produces 100% ORGANIC Liquid Fertilizer which is rich in microbes, improves soil fertility, increases the productivity and quality of the crop, and significantly cuts fertilizer costs. It has been bestowed different national and international awards including, but not limited to, “Prestigious Science Innovation Award in 2007 E.C.” from the hands of the former FDRE Prime Minister H/Mariam Desalegn, “Climate Innovation Prize in 2009 E.C” from Ethiopian Climate Innovation Centre, and “The Best Entrepreneurship of the year Award in 2015 G.C.” from UNDP.

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Position: Senior Accountant

Company: Organic Liquid Fertilizer Production PLC

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Industry: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Senior Level

Application Deadline: October 08 2025

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting functions with a strong focus on inventory control, cost of goods sold (COGS), and manufacturing cost analysis. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records and optimal inventory valuation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings.
• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Manage inventory valuation, adjustments, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and coordinate with production, procurement, and warehouse teams.
• Analyze and report inventory aging, stock movements, and obsolescence provisions.
• Oversee cost accounting processes: BOM analysis, standard cost updates, variance reporting, and margin analysis.
• Preparation of financial statements and internal reports related to inventory and production costs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting, especially around inventory usage, turnover, and procurement.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff when needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing and inventory-intensive environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting cost of goods sold, and standard costing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics; strong Excel skills required.
• Solid understanding of financial and tax regulations and compliance in a manufacturing setting.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A stable and supportive work environment within a manufacturing company.