SAMANU is a leading business group in Ethiopia. Our mission is to migrate Ethiopia from a heavily import reliant and raw resources export country to a self-sufficient manufacturing hub by developing companies and brands of high global standards that Ethiopians can enjoy every day.

Job Summary

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and strategic value of our financial operations. You will be responsible for overseeing financial analysis, budgeting and reporting for the group companies and coordinating with other departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in crafting and maintaining the annual business plan, budget and contributing to the company’s strategic financial roadmap.
• Preparation of daily/weekly/monthly management reports.
• Provide analytical support in evaluating pricing for specific deals.
• Support the business in aspects of inventory, receivable and payable analysis.
• Support and advise in capex project evaluation.
• Consolidation of interim and year end external reports
• Prepare actual vs budget/forecast analysis.
• Collaborating with various teams to review divisional financial results, conducting in depth analysis.

Job Requirements

COMPETENCIES: – Functional knowledge of manufacturing finance, Financial and modelling skill is a must with 3 to 4 years of experience with FMCG background.

Other competencies

• Passion, Teamwork, Ownership
• Knowledge and Skills
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Influence
• Analytical Thinking

Experience:

• BA in Finance and Accounting
• 3-4 years financial, commercial & market experience in accounting/analytical roles with FMCG sector experience.
• Must have experience of:
  • Excellent command of Microsoft excel, Power point
  • Strong finance reporting and analytical skills
  • Budgeting & Forecasting for multiple business units
  • Good internal/external communicator being able to build strong relationships, influencing and presenting at a senior level Desirable
  • Working experience in Ethiopia
  • Knowledge of local market environment & trends, government policy and regulatory requirements