Employer: Kalid Jami

Location: Meskel Flower/Kera, Addis Ababa

Job type: Part-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Application deadline: 2026-11-04

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1. Main Role and Responsibilities

We are urgently seeking a proactive, resourceful, and well-organized Junior Tax & Accounting Liaison Officer to assist with accounting administration, tax compliance, and the resolution of outstanding tax-related matters.

The primary focus of this position is to coordinate with Ethiopian revenue authorities, an external auditor, a finance manager, and a business owner to address urgent tax issues and ensure timely follow-up.

Key Responsibilities:

- Liaise directly with Ethiopian revenue authorities to follow up on pending tax matters, assessments, and compliance requirements.
- Assist in resolving outstanding tax issues through document preparation, follow-ups, and coordination with relevant professionals.
- Coordinate communication and activities between the external auditor, finance manager, and business owner.
- Monitor deadlines, track outstanding issues, and provide regular progress updates.
- Assist with tax filings, including VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable tax obligations.
- Organize and maintain accounting records, invoices, receipts, tax documents, and supporting financial information.
- Support basic bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial administration.
- Manage rent collection activities, payment follow-ups, and related recordkeeping.
- Make frequent visits to revenue offices, banks, and other relevant institutions when necessary.
- Handle additional administrative and financial coordination tasks as required.

This is a hands-on junior-to-intermediate position requiring initiative, persistence, and the ability to work under pressure.

2. Required Skills

- Practical knowledge of Ethiopian tax administration: Familiarity with tax-office procedures, filings, documentation, and follow-up processes.
- Intermediate accounting skills: Working knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial records, and basic tax calculations.
- Strong coordination skills: Ability to communicate effectively with auditors, finance professionals, business owners, and government officials.
- Problem-solving ability: Resourceful and solution-oriented, particularly when handling urgent or complicated administrative matters.
- Organizational skills: Ability to manage large volumes of documents, maintain accurate records, and track multiple pending tasks.
- Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in Amharic.
- Computer proficiency: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and digital document management.
- Proactive attitude: Self-motivated, energetic, persistent, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.
- Time management: Ability to prioritize urgent assignments and meet strict deadlines.
- Integrity and confidentiality: Trustworthy when handling sensitive business, financial, and tax information.
- Immediate availability: Must be ready to start work as soon as possible.

3. Preferred Qualifications

- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Approximately 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
- Previous practical experience dealing directly with Ethiopian revenue authorities.
- Experience assisting with tax audits, tax assessments, compliance follow-ups, or the resolution of outstanding tax matters.
- Familiarity with Ethiopian VAT, withholding tax, payroll taxation, and routine business tax filing requirements.
- Experience working with accountants, external auditors, or finance departments.
- Previous involvement in administrative coordination, financial documentation, or rent collection.
- Strong understanding of local business administration and government-office procedures.
- Good working knowledge of Amharic.

Candidates with demonstrated tax-office experience, strong follow-up skills, and immediate availability will be given priority.

4. Perks and Benefits

- Compensation based on qualifications and relevant experience, to be discussed during recruitment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in Ethiopian taxation, accounting, and financial administration.
- Direct collaboration with experienced auditors, finance professionals, and business decision-makers.
- Exposure to practical business operations, tax compliance, and financial problem-solving.
- Opportunity to develop professional skills and take on greater responsibilities based on performance.
- A practical, results-oriented working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Requirements: Accounting & Finance, Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Communication

Skills and tags: Accounting & Finance, Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Communication

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