Junior Accountant at Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience

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Position: Junior Accountant

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 year ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience?, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, and innovating in 140 world-class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. #GrowWhatMatters

We?re hiring for Junior Accountant. Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Junior Accountant you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting to complete the accounting cycle in compliance with established practices and generally accepted accounting principles. Ensuring accounting information is complete and accurately recorded in the accounting system.

You, will Be Part of a Growing Team

Our core business functions are local production of corn seeds and selling of crop protection across the country. Finance/controllership being the support function to the main businesses, plays a very big role in making business partnerships by ensuring liquidity and profitability metrics are achieved.

Your Challenge:

• Performing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with the company?s policy
• Processing of supplier invoices: receiving and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place before processing in the system.
• Supplier invoices payment, preparing payment vouchers for disbursements.
• Preparation and writing of cheques.
• Posting disbursements in the system.
• Receiving Travel Expense Receipts from field staff, verification of physical receipts, ensuring within the recommended period with appropriate approvals.
• Entering the approved Travel Expense Receipts in the system.
• Sending staff their float advance/supplier account statements.
• Managing petty cash and processing vouchers in the system.
• Timely processing of month-end journal entries to facilitate preparation of monthly management accounts
• Maintaining records and ensuring proper records filling and records management in line with company policy.
• Managing ad hoc Finance tasks.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

• External Auditors
• Internal Auditors
• Commercial Finance
• Lease team
• Various External Authorities including revenue authority

Qualifications

• To Grow What Matters, You Will Need
• 2+ years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Knowledge of accounting systems i.e., Sage Pastel will be an added advantage
• Fluent in speaking and writing in English
• Microsoft office knowledge mainly excel

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world?s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader
• Growing What Matters Starts With You? What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?
• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• A diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and a competitive salary
• Performance-driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility