Job Opportunity: Finance and Logistics Liaison Officer position available at Kerchanshe Equipment in Addis ababa, Addis Ababa. Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain, Accounting and Finance jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Job Summary

The Finance and Logistics Liaison Officer is a dual-purpose role responsible for managing key liaison activities between the finance and supply chain departments. This position combines elements of procurement, logistics, and treasury/cashiering, ensuring seamless operations and communication between these critical functions. The role will involve ensuring financial compliance in procurement activities and supporting both logistics and treasury operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Procurement and Logistics Liaison:

• Settle and audit procurements with the finance department, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Research, select, and purchase quality products.
• Maintain and update records of all shipments.
• Assist in logistics and import operations.
• Ensure purchase requisitions are adequate, specific, and complete, and that quality and specifications are met.
• Track, update, and share all procurement activities.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Adhere to company policies related to conflict of interest, ethical treatment of suppliers, and delegation of authority.
• Perform daily walk-around inspections and report any identified problems.
• Maintain a complete record of procurement activities for audits.

Finance Liaison:

• Verify payments and oversee the approval process.
• Ensure that correct controls and e-banking security are maintained.
• Prepare detailed FX analysis for foreign currency transactions and provide information to management.
• Prepare cheque payments and telegraphic transfers for vendors/suppliers.
• Maintain the cheque register and issue signed cheques to suppliers.
• Load electronic payments onto the banks and download daily statements.
• Follow up on payment documents with auditors.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of bank statements to the ledger account.
• Liaise with the finance team, supply chain team, sales team, and vendors.

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance, or Supplies Management.
• Proven experience of at least 2+ years in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and logistics basics.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and good time-management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work as a strong team player.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a global company in a developing market.
• Strong treasury knowledge, especially in cash management and treasury operations.
• Experience with and understanding of bank relationship management.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send their most recent CV along with other relevant crediantials