Pharo Integrated Agriculture and Manufacturing Vacancy

Pharo Ventures is the commercial, for-profit arm of The Pharo Foundation and has been set up to harness the power of a vibrant private sector by investing in enterprises across a variety of sectors within the East Africa region. The objective is to build and grow, commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses, with a focus on maximizing creation of economic value and jobs and for the local communities.

Position: Junior Finance Officer

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance with bachelor’s degree Accounting and Finance.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Basic understanding of Ethiopian tax regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Duties:

• Help with data entry and reconciliation of accounts.
• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Collaborate with the accounting team on special projects as needed.

Clerical Finance Tasks:

• Prepare and issue cheques for payments.
• Receive and process receipts, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update financial databases and filing systems.
• Initiative approval processes
• Assist settlement of monthly tax and pension obligations
• Prepare procurement reports as per the requirement of tax authority
• Scan and archive all financial documents (both in e- and Hard copy)
• Preparing and issue withholding tax receipts

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: June 21, 2026