City: HAWASSA

Accountant (South Loc - Bilate)

26 Mar 2026

Job ID: 105388

Country: Ethiopia

Professional area: Accounting & Finance

Contract type:

Professional level: Experienced

Location:

HAWASSA, ET, 1000

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That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 80% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, ten years running.

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Accountant

Objective

Under the general supervision of the Finance Supervisor, this role ensures accurate financial recording, control, and reporting of all operational activities at the LOC level, including wet leaf purchasing, payments, collections, and compliance with company policies and HQ requirements. The position is based in South LOC – Billate, and candidates must be willing to relocate and work full‑time on‑site.

Responsibilities

Process and record all payments with proper approvals and complete documentation, ensuring timely filing and SharePoint uploads.
Manage bank operations, including reconciliations, balance monitoring, Treasury reporting, and resolving discrepancies.
Support wet leaf purchasing by preparing vouchers, ensuring timely farmer payments, and accurately recording and reconciling quantities and values.
Control per diem and travel advances, ensuring timely settlement, proper documentation, and follow‑up on outstanding balances.
Verify and validate inventory, input, and production data before submission to HQ, coordinating with production and logistics teams.
Review vendor invoices through three‑way matching, ensuring accuracy, approval, compliance, and resolving discrepancies.
Prepare and submit payment, farm input, wet leaf purchase, and bank reconciliation reports to HQ on time.
Maintain compliance and audit readiness through proper documentation, supporting audits, assisting the supervisor, and handling additional assigned tasks.
Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting.
Strong English (oral & written).
Strong MS Office skills.
Knowledge of Collective Labor Agreement, internal regulations, and safety policies.
Willingness to relocate and work in Billate (South LOC).