Scope of Work:

The Finance Manager has overall policy and management responsibility for the finance and accounting functions of the company. The Finance Manager responsibilities include general controllership, staff training and capacity building, management, and budget functions. He/she will be responsible for working with various local and international business partners. The finance Manager reports to Deputy GM of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
• Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Providing and interpreting financial information
• Monitoring cash flows and predicting future trends
• Analyzing change and advising accordingly
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
• Managing budgets
• Arranging new sources of finance for a company’s debt facilities
• Supervising staff

Location: Addis Ababa and Sululta Farm

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized institution or a master’s degree in Accounting, CPA/ACCA is advantageous;
• Minimum 10 years of work experience
• Requires extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems preferably in Peachtree & Ms-Excell
• Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
• Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas. Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems.
• Committed to staff training and development.