About the role
Gesem Research and Consulting PLC is seeking a competent, trustworthy, and well-organized Accountant to manage the company’s day-to-day accounting records, financial documentation, receivables and payments, reconciliations, and routine statutory financial requirements.
The position requires accuracy, confidentiality, good organization, and the ability to maintain complete and up-to-date financial records. Strong practical ability in Peachtree/Sage 50 Accounting is essential.
Key responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions accurately in Peachtree/Sage 50.
- Maintain the general ledger, cash book, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and supporting financial records.
- Prepare payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, journal vouchers, and other accounting documents.
- Maintain proper filing of invoices, receipts, contracts, tax documents, and supporting records.
- Prepare client invoices, monitor outstanding receivables, and maintain payment follow-up records.
- Process and document payments to suppliers, consultants, and service providers.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
- Manage petty cash and ensure that expenditures are properly supported and recorded.
- Support payroll preparation and related financial documentation.
- Prepare periodic financial summaries and reports for management.
- Maintain project- and consultancy-related income and expenditure records.
- Support tax declarations, statutory financial requirements, and annual audit preparation.
- Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by management.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or a closely related field.
- Strong practical knowledge of Peachtree/Sage 50 Accounting software.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, receivables, payables, vouchers, and financial reporting.
- Good organizational and record-management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work accurately with financial information.
- Good communication skills in Amharic and English.
Relevant accounting experience is preferred. Experience in a consulting firm, research organization, NGO, professional-services company, or project-based organization will be an advantage.
Important selection requirement
Applicants who do not have practical Peachtree/Sage 50 Accounting skills should not apply. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a practical accounting and Peachtree/Sage 50 assessment before final selection.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the Gesem online application form. Applicants should complete the structured screening questions and upload an updated CV in PDF format. A separate cover letter is not required.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.