About the Company
Laesk Net Trading PLC is an established trading and distribution business based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The company operates across commercial trading networks and distribution channels, focusing on quality delivery, operational efficiency, and financial compliance. To support its operational growth and maintain robust financial and administrative management, Laesk Net Trading PLC is seeking qualified, detail-oriented, and results-driven professionals for the following open positions:
Open Positions
1. Senior Finance Officer
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Purpose: Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing management and financial statements, monitoring accounts receivable and payable, and ensuring strict compliance with applicable statutory tax regulations and internal controls.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Record general ledger entries, journal entries, and perform monthly bank, cash, customer, and supplier account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and budget variance reports.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR) aging reports, track collections, and manage Accounts Payable (AP) supplier reconciliations.
- Prepare and declare statutory tax obligations including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), Employment Income Tax (EIT), Pension contributions, and handle tax authority audits.
- Provide financial schedules and support for external and internal audit processes.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably in a trading, import/export, or distribution enterprise.
- Technical Skills & Certifications:
- Proficiency in Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Training certificates in IFRS and tax accounting are an added advantage.
2. Administration Officer
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Purpose: Oversee operational fee collections, general bookkeeping, daily cash/bank reconciliations, payroll calculations, petty cash management, and office administration routines.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Manage tuition/training fee payments, issue official receipts, process bank deposits, and reconcile cash/bank transactions.
- Record routine income and operational expenses into accounting software and maintain organized physical and digital financial archives.
- Prepare monthly payroll for staff members, ensuring accurate computation of basic salaries, tax deductions, pension, and benefits.
- Manage and reconcile the operational petty cash fund for routine running expenses.
- Ensure statutory tax compliance for monthly/annual returns and maintain financial control standards.
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of hands-on experience as an Accountant, Finance Officer, or Administration Officer (experience in trading or distribution sectors is preferred).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard financial software tools.
General Competencies & Preferred Attributes
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management skills with proven ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professional accountability when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants who fulfill the above requirements are invited to submit their application letter, updated non-returnable Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of educational/experience credentials via email:
- Application Email:laesknettrading@gmail.com
- Email Subject Line: Applicants MUST specify the exact position title (e.g., “Application for Senior Finance Officer” or “Application for Administration Officer”) in the subject line of their email.
Closing Date: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is highly encouraged.