Accountant

About Us

YeneHealth (YH) is the first femtech startup in Ethiopia that is unlocking the digital door for sexual and reproductive healthcare services for women. We are on a mission to put power back into the hands of African women by leveraging artificial intelligence and data on a web and mobile application. 

Our culturally-responsive digital solution allows women to confidentially and confidently access a library of health information, connect with a trusted marketplace of providers, shop in our e-pharmacy with discreet delivery, and utilize various personalized features like period tracking, pregnancy monitoring and medicine usage tracking.

We have built a multilingual and innovative app that is designed to address the massive challenges and unmet needs around family planning and maternal health across Sub-Saharan Africa. We support adolescent girls and women of reproductive age gain self-agency through our deep belief in centering compassion, control, informed-decision making and choice in our care model. Enrolling on our platform is free, simple, inclusive and secure.

We are a women-founded and African startup with a goal to serve the over 280 million women of reproductive age across the continent while pioneering the future of SMART and sustainable health-tech services. Our scalable model is able to reach the most number of women at the least possible cost and we plan to do so one country at a time. 

Mission: Our mission is to enhance every woman’s health through education, access to care and informed decision-making tools so that her health is her choice. 

Vision: A world where women get the care that they deserve. 

Our Team

The YeneHealth team is composed of professionals with expertise in the clinical, business, marketing, tech, learning & education, research & development, and pharmaceutical supply-chain spaces. This makes our team and operational design well-rounded, well-equipped and poses as an attractive professional employment opportunity for the right candidate. The senior executives of our team are dedicated and committed to transition and lead this team as it evolves and all team members will be presented with pathways for growth within the company as it expands.

We strive to be an employer of choice and a provider of choice for women’s healthcare in Ethiopia by ensuring women are leading at all levels of our operations and we thank you for your interest in working with us in advance. 

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

Would you like to join us on our challenging adventure? To build and strengthen our team, we are looking for a:

Senior Accountant

This is an opportunity to lead accounting and fundraising efforts with a fast growing startup in a thriving industry. 

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Records

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with Ethiopian accounting standards and company policies
2. Record daily financial transactions, including expenses, revenues, payroll, and bank transactions
3. Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial records and supporting documents

Financial Reporting

1. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
2. Support monthly closing activities, including reconciliations of bank accounts, cash, payables, and receivables
3. Prepare financial schedules and reports as requested by the Head of Finance and Fundraising

Budgeting & Cost Control

1. Support the preparation and monitoring of project and departmental budgets
2. Track expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances
3. Assist in cash flow tracking and working capital monitoring

Compliance & Taxation

1. Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and regulations
2. Prepare and support timely submission of tax filings (VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, etc.)
3. Support external audits and respond to audit queries as needed

Operational Support

1. Process payments, manage petty cash, and ensure proper authorization of expenses
2. Coordinate with banks, vendors, and service providers on financial matters
3. Support ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, 
2. 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a startup, Wholesale, or manufacturing organization
3. Strong understanding of Ethiopian accounting practices and tax regulations
4. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
5. Experience in preparing financial reports and reconciliations
6. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
7. Good analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
9. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
10. High level of integrity and confidentiality
11. Ability to work collaboratively with finance and non-finance team members
12. Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
13. Fluency in English and Amharic is required
14. Additional local or international languages are an advantage
15. Passion for learning and problem solving
16. Actively engage and network with local and external investment firms for potential collaborations  
17. Represent and advocate for the productive financial health of YeneHealth
18. Fluent in English and Amharic; additional languages are welcome

Compensation: TBD

Would you like to contribute to a highly motivated team, with a lot of space for your own initiatives? If yes, please apply by submitting your interest here

We appreciate that you share our excitement for YeneHealth. Please be aware that only complete online applications will be considered.