Vacancy Announcement – Optimum Audit & Consulting
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Optimum Audit & Consulting would like to invite qualified and interested job seekers to apply for the following different positions.
Position 1: – Junior Auditor
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and conducting audits and reviews of financial statements, internal controls, and operational processes for a diverse range of clients.
- Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
- Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in documenting audit procedures, findings, and recommendations in audit working papers.
- Assist in assessing risks and evaluating internal controls to identify control weaknesses and potential areas of improvement.
- Collaborate with senior auditors and engagement teams to ensure the timely completion of engagements and meet deadlines.
- Maintain a strong understanding of accounting principles, auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in meetings with clients to gain an understanding of their business processes, operations, control environment, and to gather relevant information, and discuss audit findings.
- Assist in drafting audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and areas of improvement.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging issues, and changes in auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to ensure compliance and enhance professional knowledge.
Number of Positions: 6
Benefits Package/Salary:
Optimum offers a competitive compensation package for all vacant posts commensurate with experience, including salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We provide opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance. Optimum also offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement with exposure to a variety of industries and clients, enhancing your auditing skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- 1 year of experience in auditing, accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Have CGPA 3.00 and above.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards (GAAP, IFRS, IPSAS, ISA etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: June 10, 2023
Position 2: – Senior Auditor
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of auditors in planning, executing, and completing audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.
- Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans and strategies, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of potential risk or non-compliance within client organizations and develop appropriate audit procedures to address them.
- Monitor, review, and evaluate audit working papers, ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards, Company policies, and regulatory requirements and ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and supports audit findings and conclusions.
- Coordinate with clients to understand their business operations, assess risks, and provide recommendations for process improvements and internal controls.
- Supervise and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with the engagement partners to develop and implement audit strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to ensure audits are conducted effectively and efficiently.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, and effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports and presentations, highlighting key findings, risk exposures, and recommendations for improvement.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to audit team members, assisting with complex accounting and auditing issues.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and providing value-added recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.
- Participate in firm-wide initiatives, such as quality control processes, knowledge sharing, and professional development activities.
Number of Positions: 4
Benefits Package/Salary:
Optimum offers a competitive compensation package for all vacant posts commensurate with experience, including salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We provide opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance. Optimum also offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement with exposure to a variety of industries and clients, enhancing your auditing skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
- Proven experience as an auditor, preferably in an audit firm, with a focus on external audits.
- In-depth knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate controls, and perform data analysis.
- Excellent understanding of internal control frameworks and their application in the audit process.
- Proficiency in using data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience in leading audit engagements and managing a team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients and work collaboratively with team members.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: June 10, 2023
Position 3: – Accountant
Main accountabilities of the position
- Responsible for accurate and timely posting of all financial transactions of the client.
- Ensures all Payments and collection comply with requirements of Ethiopian Tax Proclamation, regulation, directives and circulars and Company Policies.
- Preparing payroll for Employees
- prepare profit tax return, vat return and personal tax return
- Assist and make sure that all government taxes and paid on time
- Responsible for reconciliation of control and subsidiary accounts, reconciliation of records with Vendors and Customer accounts.
- Well know the statutory tax obligations (VAT, Withholding and employee income tax and others) and reconciled with the accounting record.
- Responsible for monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
- Responsible for proper documentation of accounting and Finance records.
- Provide monthly, quarterly reports and assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and Tax returns.
Number of Positions: 5
Benefits Package/Salary: Negotiable
Education, work experience and language
- BA in Accounting and related fields.
- A Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting and finance.
- Proficiency in Peachtree accounting software and MS Excel
- Experience in trading and related business.
- Proficiency in Spoken and Witten English and Amharic languages is a must.
- Women applicants are highly encouraged.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: June 13, 2023
Position 4: – Finance Manager
Main Roll and Responsibility
- Lead and Manage a finance team in order to deliver the management required report and comply with taxes and other regulations
- Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing, and other transactions)
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
- Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take Maintain the financial health of the company.
- Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
- Review the cost build up for the import stock items, manufacturing cost and ensure its appropriateness
- Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
- Coordinate strategic financial planning for the company, including expenses, income, insurance coverage, objectives, tax status, and risk tolerance
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
- Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
- Liaison with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
- Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
- Monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, and capitalizing on opportunities
Number of Positions: 3
Benefits Package/Salary: Negotiable
Education, work experience and language
- MA /BA in Accounting and finance, financial management, Business management or in related fields.
- A Minimum of 8 years of experience for MA/MSc or 10 years of experience for BA in accounting and finance, business management and at least 4 years of it shall be in the managerial position.
- Proficiency in Peachtree accounting software and MS Excel
- Experience in trading or manufacturing and related business.
- Proficiency in Spoken and Witten English and Amharic languages is a must.
- Women applicants are highly encouraged.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: June 13, 2023
Position 5: – Audit Manager
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of auditors in planning, executing, and completing audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.
- Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans and strategies, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct risk assessments and identify areas of potential risk or non-compliance within client organizations and develop appropriate audit procedures to address them.
- Monitor, review, and evaluate audit working papers, ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards, Company policies, and regulatory requirements and ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and supports audit findings and conclusions.
- Coordinate with clients to understand their business operations, assess risks, and provide recommendations for process improvements and internal controls.
- Supervise and mentor a team of auditors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with the engagement partners to develop and implement audit strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to ensure audits are conducted effectively and efficiently.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, and effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports and presentations, highlighting key findings, risk exposures, and recommendations for improvement.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to audit team members, assisting with complex accounting and auditing issues.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and providing value-added recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.
- Participate in firm-wide initiatives, such as quality control processes, knowledge sharing, and professional development activities.
Number of Positions: 4
Benefits Package/Salary:
Optimum offers a competitive compensation package for all vacant posts commensurate with experience, including salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. We provide opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture and collaborative work environment that values work-life balance. Optimum also offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement with exposure to a variety of industries and clients, enhancing your auditing skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in external auditing, preferably in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Comprehensive knowledge of auditing principles, standards, and practices, including ISA and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Proven experience in leading and managing audit engagements, including the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present audit findings and recommendations to clients and engagement partners.
- Proficiency in using data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong ethics and integrity, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Workplace: Addis Ababa
Deadline: June 13, 2023
How to Apply
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your auditing career, please send your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to; info@optimum.com.et
We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for considering Optimum as your next career opportunity.
Application Deadline: Within ten working days of this post.
For additional information please call Tel. +251-11-8-52-92-94/ +251-11-8-68-37-86
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