Accountant Intern (Paid) – Job Vacancy in Addis Ababa | 2025
Location: Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Internship (Paid)
Work Setting: Office
Career Level: Junior (1–3 years)
Positions Available: 1
Application Deadline: November 25, 2025
About the Role
The Accountant Intern will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring proper documentation of financial transactions. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who want hands-on accounting experience while contributing to efficient financial operations.
The intern will work closely with senior accountants and cross-functional teams to support budgeting, tax procedures, document organization, and basic audit activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist senior accountants in preparing financial models, forecasts, and budget plans.
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Process accounts payable and receivable under proper approval procedures.
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Organize and maintain financial records, documents, receipts, and payment files.
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Reconcile bank statements and support transaction verification.
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Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and reporting standards.
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Assist in preparing documents for internal and external audits.
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Support tax preparation and submissions as required.
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Maintain security of unused cheques, receipts, and financial materials.
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Promote a collaborative and efficient working environment within the finance team.
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Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
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BA Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or a closely related field.
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1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial support.
Required Skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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Experience with Excel-based bookkeeping or tools such as TurboTax.
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Strong foundation in accounting principles and financial documentation.
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Attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.
Work Relationships
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Internal: Finance, operations, and support departments.