Meron Belay Kebede
Senior Accountant
Results-oriented and highly analytical Accountant with over 5 years and Senior Accountant with 2 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in Ethiopian private companies. Extensive experience in financial reporting, general ledger management; taxation, import and export accounting, inventory control, budgeting, payroll administration, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws, IFRS; Ethiopian Financial Reporting Standards (EFRS), customs procedures, Letters of Credit (LC), and foreign currency accounting. Proven ability to improve financial controls, ensure regulatory compliance; supervise accounting teams, and provide accurate financial information for strategic decision-making.
Addis Ketema
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Senior Accountant
Allin Global Trading PLC
Mar 2026 — PresentCurrentAddis Ababa, Paster Square
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintained the general ledger and reviewed journal entries
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and managed accounts payable and receivable
- Recorded all import transactions accurately within the accounting system
- Prepared import cost sheets, including freight, insurance, customs duty, port charges, clearing expenses, and inland transportation costs
- Allocated import-related costs accurately to inventory and product costing
- Monitored Letters of Credit (LC) from opening through settlement and maintained related financial records
- Recorded foreign currency transactions and calculated foreign exchange gains and losses
- Reconciled import clearing accounts and resolved outstanding balances
- Verified shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and customs documents
- Coordinated with customs clearing agents, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure timely customs clearance and accurate financial recording
- Prepared payroll reports and reviewed payroll calculations, statutory deductions, and tax computations
- Ensured full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws by preparing and submitting VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Pension, and Profit Tax declarations through the Ethiopian E-Tax system
- Monitored inventory valuation and reconciliations
- Coordinated external audits and strengthened internal controls
Senior Accountant
Soliyana Drug and Medical Wholesale
Sep 2025 — Mar 2026Addis Ababa, Medhaniyalem Primary School
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintained the general ledger and recorded daily accounting transactions
- Managed pharmaceutical local purchase transactions, supplier payments, customer accounts, and accounts receivable collections
- Monitored inventory valuation, reconciled warehouse and accounting records, and tracked batch numbers, expiry dates, and stock adjustments
- Prepared local cost build-ups for medicines and medical devices, reviewed inventory turnover, and calculated provisions for expired or damaged stock
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and managed accounts payable and receivable
- Prepared payroll reports and reviewed payroll calculations, statutory deductions, and tax computations
- Ensured full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws by preparing and submitting VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Pension, and Profit Tax declarations through the Ethiopian E-Tax system
- Coordinated external audits and strengthened internal controls
Senior Accountant
Keasada General Trading PLC
Oct 2024 — Oct 2025Addis Ababa, TekleHaimanot
- Prepared financial statements
- Maintained the general ledger and reviewed journal entries
- Supervised junior accountants
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Managed accounts payable and receivable
- Recorded all import transactions accurately within the accounting system
- Prepared import cost sheets, including freight, insurance, customs duty, port charges, clearing expenses, and inland transportation costs
- Allocated import-related costs accurately to inventory and product costing
- Monitored Letters of Credit (LC) from opening through settlement and maintained related financial records
- Recorded foreign currency transactions and calculated foreign exchange gains and losses
- Checked payroll reports and reviewed payroll calculations, statutory deductions, and tax computations
- Ensured full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws by preparing and submitting VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Pension, and Profit Tax declarations through the Ethiopian E-Tax system
- Monitored inventory valuation and prepared inventory reconciliation reports with warehouse records
- Reviewed operating expenses and ensured IFRS/GAAP compliance
- Coordinated external audits and strengthened internal controls
Junior Accountant, Accountant and Accountant II
Ghion Individual and Commercial PLC
May 2021 — Oct 2024Addis Ababa, Winget Squre
- Maintained the complete general ledger and ensured the accuracy of all accounting records
- Reviewed accounting transactions, journal entries, and supporting documents to ensure financial accuracy
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and resolved outstanding reconciling items
- Monitored inventory valuation and prepared inventory reconciliation reports with warehouse records
- Prepared payroll reports and reviewed payroll calculations, statutory deductions, and tax computations
- Ensured full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws by preparing and submitting VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Pension, and Profit Tax declarations through the Ethiopian E-Tax system
- Recorded all import transactions accurately within the accounting system
- Prepared import cost sheets, including freight, insurance, customs duty, port charges, clearing expenses, and inland transportation costs
- Allocated import-related costs accurately to inventory and product costing
- Monitored Letters of Credit (LC) from opening through settlement and maintained related financial records
- Recorded foreign currency transactions and calculated foreign exchange gains and losses
- Reconciled import clearing accounts and resolved outstanding balances
- Verified shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and customs documents
- Coordinated with customs clearing agents, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to ensure timely customs clearance and accurate financial recording
Head of Warehouse Department and Junior Accountant
Eney Investment PLC
Feb 2017 — Jan 2021Oromia, Tatek Industry Zone and Addis Ababa, Bisrate Gebreal
- Supervised daily warehouse operations, inventory control, and FIFO/FEFO compliance
- Managed receiving, dispatch, transportation logistics, and timely product distribution
- Monitored stock accuracy, prepared inventory reports, and controlled warehouse budgets
- Led, trained, and supervised warehouse staff while ensuring health, safety, and security standards
- Coordinated with procurement, sales, and finance to reconcile physical inventory with accounting records
- Recorded daily financial transactions and journal entries in accounting software
- Managed petty cash, performed bank reconciliations, and verified daily sales records
- Processed invoices, maintained accounts payable, and followed up on customer settlements
- Prepared payroll reports and reviewed payroll calculations, statutory deductions, and tax computations
- Ensured full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws by preparing and submitting VAT, Withholding Tax, Income Tax, Pension, and Profit Tax declarations through the Ethiopian E-Tax system
- Prepared periodic financial and inventory reports to support accurate financial reporting and decision-making
Customer Service Advisor and Custodian & Reconciliation Officer
Kifiya Financial Technology PLC
Aug 2014 — Sep 2016Addis Ababa, Asko Branch and Merkato Branch
- Performed daily reconciliation of digital transactions, deposits, agent floats, and bank settlements to ensure financial accuracy
- Safeguarded branch cash, e-money balances, POS terminals, and other financial assets
- Investigated and resolved transaction discrepancies, settlement issues, customer complaints, and potential fraud cases
- Prepared daily settlement reports, reconciliations, and end-of-day (EOD) financial reports
- Provided front-line customer support, assisted with account activation, troubleshooting, and digital financial services
- Escalated technical issues to relevant teams and promoted digital financial products while educating customers on platform services
Skills
Peachtree (Sage 50)ERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word
Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Royal College
Level 4 Diploma, Accounts and Budget Service
Royal College
Level 3 Diploma, Accounts and Budget Support
Royal University College
Languages
Amharic
Basic
English
Intermediate