Senior Payment Accountant – Kerchanshe Trading Company

About Kerchanshe Trading Company

Kerchanshe Trading Company is one of Ethiopia’s leading coffee producers and exporters, with operations spanning coffee production, processing, agro-processing, and export. The company is committed to quality, customer service, sustainable growth, and community development.

Job Summary

Kerchanshe Trading Company is looking for a qualified Senior Payment Accountant to support the timely and accurate processing of company payments and financial obligations, including creditors’ accounts, taxes, payroll-related obligations, and other payables.

The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying payment documentation, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, preparing payment documents, and supporting periodic financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify that all source documents are original, accurate, and represent valid company liabilities.
• Confirm that all required supporting documents are attached to payment requests before processing payments.
• Verify petty cash payments and forward them for appropriate approval.
• Review monthly payroll and report findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial documents required for payment, audit, and tax purposes.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Support the timely settlement of payroll tax, pension, staff provident fund, and other financial obligations.
• Ensure proper formats and documentation are used before and after payments are processed.
• Review and monitor accounts to ensure payments remain up to date.
• Check and verify payment request supporting documents and prepare cheques for authorized signatures.
• Close monthly reports and prepare periodic financial reports as required.
• Code expenses against the correct budget lines and accounts.
• Safeguard cheques, payment approvals, and other financial source documents.
• Help prevent and identify unintentional overpayments.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• BA or MA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Management, Business Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Professional, ethical, and well-organized approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail and financial data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of accounting software, particularly Peachtree Accounting Software.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.

📍 Employment Details

Location: Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Category: Accounting & Finance
Deadline: August 24, 2026

📩 How to Apply

Eligible candidates are invited to submit their CV using the application link below:

Apply Here – Senior Payment Accountant

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026