Senior Accountant - Dodai Manufacturing Plc., Addis-Abeba

About Dodai Manufacturing Plc.

Dodai Manufacturing Plc. is a fast-growing organization based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a mission of making e-mobility accessible to everyone in Africa through innovative products and services. The company plans to provide brand new electric two-wheelers by assembling them in Addis Ababa and expand to major regional cities in Ethiopia by the end of 2026.

Position Overview

Type of Employment: Full Time

Location: Addis Ababa

Reports to: Finance Manager

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, preparing financial statements, conducting analysis, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, applicable tax laws, and financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP)

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Oversee cost accounting processes, including job costing and variance analysis
• Track inventory levels, cost of goods sold (COGS), and prepare cost build worksheets for imports
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and support inventory reconciliation
• Ensure physical stock movement and balance are aligned with system recordings

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with the finance team to prepare annual cash forecasts
• Analyze budget variances and provide actionable insights to the finance management team

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger

Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare tax returns (e.g., VAT, corporate income tax)
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities as required

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and improve internal control procedures