TAF OIL PLC

TAF OIL PLC is a private limited company certified by the ministry of trade and industry of the FDRE government. The company was established on March 2010 and enters the petroleum business in 2011. TAF joined the oil industry in order to cater the ever increasing energy demand of the country and to be the dependable choice in the industry. TAF starts the business by mobilizing a full team of professionals and acquiring original and  transnational experience in the industry. The company supplies fuels and different types of lubricants by constructing depots and fuel stations in different parts of the country especially in areas where there's unmet demand and supply shortages.As its core business, our company sells & distributes different type of energies( i.e Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene), Automotive & Industrial Lubricants, Greases, Light Fuel Oil (LFO), Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), LPG and Bitumen for Automotive, Construction, Transportation, Industrial, Agricultural & Mining sectors.  

Position 1: Junior Accountant  

Key Responsibilities  

1. Coordinate inventory reporting of receipt and consumption activities 
2. Record all inventory related documents and reconcile balances on yearly basis 
3. Inventory valuations and inventory reserve calculations 
4. Assist with establishing internal controls 
5. Review and reconcile GL vs subsidiary inventory accounts
6. Review journal entries during month- end  ending 
7. Reconcile yearly cycle counts andsemi-annual physical counts to the perpetual inventory ledger  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field 
• Proven experience of 2 years in accounting and finance, with a focus on  fiscal reporting analysis
• Experience in using ERPs( especially Sage 300( ACCPAC) is a plus 
• Excellent  logical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proven knowledge of how to use Microsoft office products( EXEL, Word) 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and  acclimatize to changing priorities in a fast- paced environment.  

Position 2: Senior Accountant  

Key Responsibilities 

1. CK and reconcile Tax payment VS tally every month and approve CK declaration. 
2. CK daily payment requests for completeness of supporting document, .
3. Follow- up of payment requests processes from time they reach( accepted) until the payment reached the user( as per the time tale of payments). 
4. Follow, Coach and Evaluate Disbursement team employees .
5. Take sure all advance/ subspace given to employees are settled on time and prepare unsettled documents report daily and submit to film 
6. CK and post payment recorded by JA.  
7. CK and post settlement documents  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Proven experience of 3 years in accounting and finance, with a focus on  fiscal reporting analysis 
• Experience in using ERPs (especially Sage 300( ACCPAC) is a plus 
• Excellent  logical skills with attention to detail and  delicacy. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast- paced environment. 

Position 3: Senior Accountant (Reporting)  

Key Responsibilities 

1. Leasing with The GA and AR section and collect diurnal daily and yearly reports 
2. Leasing with The  functional section and collect diurnal daily and yearly reports 
3. Make sure all reports are delivered on timely basis and done accurately to the required standard 
4. Submit reports by consolidating all reports that are collected and submit on time for the FM 
5. Leasing with internal and external Auditors and prepare  inspection schedules  
6. Assist the FM on planning and budget preparation 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field 
• Proven experience of 3 years in accounting and finance, with a focus on  fiscal reporting analysis 
• Experience in using ERPs( especially Sage 300( ACCPAC) is a plus 
• Excellent  logical skills with attention to detail and  delicacy. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast- paced environment.  

Position 4: General Accounts and Accounts delinquent section head  

Key Responsibilities 

1. Prepare and analyze  fiscal statements on a yearly, daily, and periodic basis. 
2. Follow and make sure all the companies receivables are cleared on time 
3. Prepare diurnal cash conciliation and yearly bank conciliation  
4. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company programs .
5. Provide insights and recommendations based on  fiscal analysis to support decision- making. 
6. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Monitor and analyze account balances to identify disagreement or irregularities 
7. Assist in external audits and nonsupervisory inspections, furnishing necessary documentation and explanations.  
8. Provide guidance and mentorship to inferior accounting staff.  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field 
• Proven experience of 4 years in accounting and finance, with a focus on fiscal reporting analysis AR operations. 
• Strong understanding of IFRS 
• Experience in using ERPs( especially Sage 300( ACCPAC) is a plus) 
• Excellent  logical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the capacity to mentor and develop team members. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast- paced environment.  

Position 5: Website Administrator and Social Media Manager  

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Original work experience may be accepted in place of formal education. 
• Certificates/ Diplomas in Web Development, Digital Marketing, or Social Media Strategy from accredited institutions can also be  precious. Professional Certifications( Highly Valued) 
• Google Analytics Certification Demonstrates proficiency in website traffic analysis. 
• HubSpot Content Marketing Certification or Hootsuite Social Media Certification Shows expertise in social media management and marketing. 
• Facebook Blueprint Certification For managing and optimizing Facebook and Instagram campaigns. 
• SEO Certifications From platforms like SEMrush, Moz, or Yoast, useful for improving website visibility and ranking. 
• pukka WordPress Expert Beneficial if the website is built on WordPress.  

Specialized Skills and Experience 

• Website Administration 
• Social Media Management  

Experience 

• 2- 5 years of experience in website administration or social media management, preferably in a digital marketing or content management role. 
• Website Maintenance Experience maintaining websites by ensuring timely updates, fixing bugs, monitoring traffic, and optimizing loading times. 
• Social Media Campaigns Proven experience developing, launching, and analyzing successful social media marketing campaigns. 
• SEO & SEM Hands on experience in search engine optimization (SEO) and paid search marketing( Google Ads, Bing Advertisements). 
• Analytics Experience tracking both website and social media performance criteria using tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and others.  

Position 6: Database Administrator 

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or a related field. Some positions may accept original work experience in place of a formal degree. 
• Advanced Degrees (voluntary but  salutary) A Master’s degree in Data Science, IT, or related fields can add value, especially for Senior DBA roles.  Professional Certifications( Highly Valued) 
• Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate For DBAs working with Microsoft SQL Server in Azure environments. 
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) A must- have for Oracle database administrators. 
• MySQL Database Administrator Certification For DBAs managing MySQL databases. 
• IBM Certified Database Administrator For those working with IBM DB2 databases. 
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty Applicable for cloud- based database management with Amazon Web Services( AWS).   
• MongoDB pukka DBA For those working with NoSQL databases. 
• pukka Information Systems Security Professional( CISSP) or CompTIA Security If the role involves database security.  

Specialized Skills and Experience 

• Database Management Systems (DBMS) Expertise in one or  further DBMS platforms  similar as 
• SQL Databases Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL. 
• NoSQL Databases MongoDB, Cassandra, Couchbase. 
• Cloud Databases AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud Spanner, etc. 
• Query Language Proficiency in SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying and managing relational databases. 
• Performance Tuning and Optimization Experience with optimizing database performance, including indexing, query optimization, and resource allocation. 
• Provisory and Recovery Hands on experience with setting up and maintaining database backup and recovery strategies to prevent data loss. 
• High Availability( HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Knowledge of HA/ DR solutions like SQL Server AlwaysOn, Oracle Data Guard, and replication techniques. 
• Database Security Understanding of encryption, user roles, permissions, and data protection practices. Implementing security patches and monitoring for vulnerabilities. 
• Database Design and Modeling Experience designing databases for effective storage, querying, and scalability, including normalization and schema design.
• Data Migration Experience with migrating databases across different environments (on- premises to cloud, between different DBMS). 
• Scripting and Automation Ability to automate  repetitious tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.   
• Monitoring and Maintenance Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds, Redgate, or native DBMS tools for tracking performance and  cautions.  

Experience

• 2- 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or related role, with experience in database design, management, and optimization. 
• Experience managing large- scale databases Familiarity with enterprise- level databases, handling large volumes of data and high transaction rates. 
• Cloud Database Management Experience with cloud platforms  similar as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and database solutions provided by these platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database). 
• Experience with Database Security Implementing security stylish practices to protect sensitive data.
• HandlingMulti-environment Deployments Experience managing databases in development, testing, and production environments. 

Position 7: Software Developer

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A degree is commonly preferred, but original work experience and a strong portfolio may also be accepted in place of formal education. 
• Self- taught developers with provable skills and projects (through GitHub repositories, open- source contributions, etc.) can also be considered.  Professional Certifications( Highly Valued) 
• pukka Scrum Developer (CSD) For developers working in Agile or Scrum teams. 
• Google Associate Android inventor or Apple Certified iOS inventor For mobile app development roles.  

Specialized Skills and Experience 

• Programming Languages Proficiency in one or more major programming languages (depending on the job requirements). Common languages include 
• Front- End JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, React, Angular, Vue.js 
• Back- End Python, Java, Ruby, PHP, C#, Node.js 
• Mobile Swift, Kotlin, Java (for Android) 
• Other C, Go, Rust, etc., depending on the application domain. 
• Version Control Systems Experience with Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket for code collaboration. 
• Frameworks and Libraries Familiarity with applicable frameworks like Spring( Java), Django( Python),. NET( C#), or Laravel( PHP). 
• Database Management Experience working with databases( both SQL and NoSQL) 
• SQL MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, etc. 
• NoSQL MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, etc. 
• APIs and Web Services Proficiency in developing and consuming peaceful APIs, SOAP, and GraphQL.
• DevOps and nonstop Integration/ nonstop Deployment (CI/ CD) Experience with CI/ CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or Docker. 
• Cloud Platforms Knowledge of cloud services( AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) for deploying and scaling applications. 
• Testing Frameworks Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test automation( e.g., JUnit, Selenium, pytest). 
• Agile Development Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments, using tools like JIRA or Trello.  

Experience 

• 2- 5 years of experience in software development, with applicable industry experience if specified in the job. 
• Full- Stack Development Experience in both  frontal- end and back- end development (if applying for a full- stack role). 
• Mobile Development For mobile roles, experience building and planting apps on Android/ iOS platforms. 
• Enterprise Software Experience with large- scale software solutions, including ERP, CRM, or custom software used in industries like finance, healthcare, etc. 
• Project Experience Experience leading or contributing to  systems, especially those involving complex integrations, performance optimization, and security.
• Open- Source Contributions Contributions to open- source projects (if applicable) to demonstrate coding skills and collaboration in real- world scenarios.  

Position 8: System Administrator

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Original work experience in systems administration can be an  respectable substitute.   
• Industry-Specific Knowledge Familiarity with the oil and gas or distribution industries is a plus, as these industries may have specialized software and nonsupervisory requirements.  

Professional Certifications( Highly Valued) 

• CompTIA Network or CompTIA Security Foundational certifications in networking and cybersecurity. 
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Citrix Certified Associate (CCA) Valuable if the environment involves virtualization or remote desktop services. 
• pukka Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Applicable if security is a major aspect of the role. 
• Cloud Certifications AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Google Cloud Professional, etc., if the company uses cloud platforms.  

Specialized Skills and Experience 

• Operating Systems Expertise in managing Windows Server environments, Linux/ Unix systems, and experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. 
• Server and Network Administration Experience managing physical and virtual servers, storage solutions, network equipment( routers, switches, firewalls), and LAN/ WAN configurations. 
• Database Management Basic to advanced knowledge of databases like Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle, which may be used in ERP and other mission-critical systems. 
• ERP and Business Systems Familiarity with ERP systems like savant 300( if applicable) or other technical  oil painting and gas software used for  force  operation, distribution, and logistics. 
• Virtualization and Cloud Computing Experience with VMware, Hyper- V, or other virtualization platforms, as well as cloud infrastructure( Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). 
• Provisory and Recovery Systems Experience setting up, managing, and monitoring backup systems, disaster recovery protocols, and business continuity planning. 
• Security and Compliance Experience managing firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/ prevention systems( IDS/ IPS), and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR, NIST, or industry-specific requirements. 
• SCADA Systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Experience with SCADA, often used in the  oil painting and gas industry to monitor and control infrastructure. 
• Monitoring Tools Experience with network/ system monitoring tools similar as SolarWinds, Nagios, or Zabbix to ensure uptime and performance.  

Experience 

• 3- 5 years of experience as a system administrator or IT specialist, preferably in the oil, gas, or distribution industry. 
• Experience managing industry-specific tools used in oil distribution, similar as fuel management systems, fleet management software, or logistics platforms. 
• HandlingMulti-site Environments If the company operates across multiple locations, experience managing IT infrastructure inmulti-site deployments is  precious. 
• Experience with System Migrations and Upgrades Managing and executing migrations, system upgrades, or the introduction of new technologies across the organization.  

Position 9: Sage 300 ERP Administrator  

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Original work experience can sometimes substitute for formal education.  

Professional Certifications (Highly Valued) 

• Sage 300 ERP Certification Certification specific to Sage 300 can demonstrate expertise in managing, configuring, and troubleshooting the software. 
• Microsoft SQL Server Certification( e.g., MCSA or MCSE) Sage 300 uses Microsoft SQL Server, so experience in database management is  pivotal. 
• IT Certifications General certifications  similar as CompTIA A, CompTIA Network, or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) may also be  salutary.  

Specialized Skills and Experience 

• Proficiency in Sage 300 ERP Knowledge of the core modules (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable/ Receivable, Inventory Control, Order Entry, etc.) is essential. 
• SQL Server Management Experience managing and maintaining the savant 300 ERP database in SQL Server, including backups, performance tuning, and querying. 
• Experience with Integrations Familiarity with integrating Sage 300 with other systems like CRM, payroll, and reporting tools( e.g., Crystal Reports). 
• System Configuration & Customization Ability to configure user permissions, customize forms, and reports in Sage 300, and manage company data. 
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution Hands- on experience with troubleshooting ERP system issues, applying updates, and patch management. 
• Network and IT Infrastructure Knowledge Understanding of how ERP systems interact with network components, printers, and other hardware. 
• Workflow Optimization Experience in optimizing ERP workflows and processes to improve efficiency.  

Experience 

• 2- 5 years of experience working as an ERP administrator or IT specialist in a business environment that uses Sage 300. 
• Experience managing fiscal data If the job has a financial component, experience handling accounting data and ensuring compliance with  fiscal regulations. 
• Knowledge of Security Best Practices Implementing security measures to protect financial and business data within the Sage 300 system. 
• Experience with Upgrades and Migrations Managing Sage 300 upgrades, patches, and implicit migrations to newer systems or versions.  

Position 10: Network Administrator

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Some positions may accept original work experience in place of a degree.
• Applicable Certifications can sometimes substitute for a degree.  
• Professional Certifications( Highly Valued) 
• CompTIA Network Basic certification covering essential networking concepts. 
• Cisco Certified Network Associate( CCNA) Focuses on networking fundamentals, routing and switching, and is widely recognized.  pukka Information Systems Security Professional( CISSP) If the position involves security, CISSP certification is  salutary. 
• Other Vendor Certifications Depending on the job, certifications from Juniper, AWS, or other  merchandisers may be required.  

Specialized Skills and Experience 

• Networking Protocols Proficiency in TCP/ IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc. 
• Experience with Network Hardware Routers, switches, firewalls, and other infrastructure devices.  
• Network Security Firewall management, VPN setup, security protocols, and intrusion detection.  
• Cloud Networking Experience with  pall- grounded  surroundings  similar as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• Troubleshooting and Support Capability to identify and  break network issues quickly. 
• Familiarity with Operating Systems Windows Garçon, Linux, and other server platforms.  

Experience 

• 2- 5 years of experience working in network administration or a related role. 
• Experience with IT infrastructure projects,  similar as setting up networks,  spanning systems, and optimizing network performance. 
• Familiarity with Network Management Tools Examples include SolarWinds, Nagios, and Wireshark.  

Soft Skills 

• Problem- Solving Abilities Strong  logical and troubleshooting skills.   
• Communication Skills Ability to explain specialized issues tonon-technical stakeholders. 
• Team Collaboration Experience working withcross-functional IT teams  

Location Addis Ababa  

  How To Apply 

Interested applicants who fulfill the requirements can submitnon-returnable copies of their CV, application letter and other epitaphial documents within 05 calendar days of this announcement in person through the following Address 

Wollo Sefer, TAF Energies Head Quarter( In Front of Tebaber Berta Building) 

Tel- 0115- 580686/ 87/ 251930099782/ 251907256763 

Deadline: September 28, 2024