Finance Officer (Standalone) at TM Law firm

TM Law Firm is a corporate and commercial law firm in Addis Ababa providing comprehensive legal advisory, tax and customs consultancy, litigation, and investment support services. We invite qualified, competent, and energetic applicants to apply for the following vacant position. Job Title: Finance Officer Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Place of Work: Addis Ababa Required Number: 01 Salary: Negotiable Assessment Method: Written Exam and Interview Job Summary The Finance Officer is responsible for managing the firm’s day-to-day accounting operations, tracking client billing and retainers, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely tax compliance, and preparing periodic financial reports. Key Duties and Responsibilities Record and verify daily financial transactions, payment vouchers, client retainer receipts, consultancy invoices, and journal entries accurately. Prepare and timely declare monthly and annual tax obligations (Income Tax, Pension, VAT, and Withholding Tax) in strict compliance with Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues (MoR) regulations. Track client fee collections, staged billing milestones, reimbursable legal/administrative expenses, and vendor payments. Manage petty cash, process monthly staff payroll, and perform monthly bank reconciliations. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement) in accordance with IFRS and firm policies. Maintain organized financial archives and coordinate with external and tax auditors during annual audits. About You Qualifications and Experience Education: Master’s Degree (MA/MSc/MBA) or Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Accounting and Finance, Financial Management, or a related business field from a recognized university. Experience: For Master’s Degree holders: Minimum of 2 years of proven, relevant work experience in accounting and finance operations. For Bachelor’s Degree holders: Minimum of 3 years of proven, relevant work experience in accounting and finance operations. (Prior experience in a professional services, consultancy, or legal firm is advantageous). Required Skills Hands-on proficiency in standard accounting software (such as Peachtree / Sage 50, QuickBooks, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel. Thorough knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws, financial regulations, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). High integrity, strict confidentiality, analytical accuracy, and the ability to meet reporting deadlines. Selection Process Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for a mandatory written examination , followed by a structured interview for those who pass the written stage.