Job Description
Our organization wants to hire candidates in the following vacant positions
NO. 1
Position: Finance Department Head
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A. General Vacancy Information
No. | Description | Details |
1 | Position Title | Finance Department Head |
2 | Department | Finance Department |
3 | Job Category | Management Position |
4 | Number Required | 1 |
5 | Duty Station | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
6 | Employment Type | Full-Time / Permanent |
7 | Reporting To | General Manager / CEO |
8 | Supervises | Accounting, Finance, Cash Management, and related finance personnel |
9 | Salary | As per the organization’s scale |
10 | Application Deadline | [After 5 days from the date of the announcement ] |
B. About the Position
The organization invites qualified, competent, and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Finance Department Head.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring effective financial management, maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing financial reporting, managing cash flows, coordinating budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable Ethiopian financial, tax, and accounting regulations.
The position requires a results-oriented professional with strong financial management, analytical, leadership, planning, and decision-making capabilities.
C. Major Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Lead and manage the overall activities of the Finance Department.
- Develop and implement financial management policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
- Prepare and coordinate the organization's annual financial plans and budgets.
- Monitor budget utilization and provide regular budget-versus-actual performance reports.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial statements and management reports.
- Manage the organization's cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and financial resources.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliation activities.
- Ensure proper management of financial transactions and accounting documentation.
- Coordinate tax declarations, tax payments, and statutory financial obligations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
- Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend corrective actions.
- Establish effective financial monitoring and reporting mechanisms.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, inventory valuation, and financial reconciliations.
- Coordinate external and internal audits and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Advise top management on investment decisions, financial risks, and resource allocation.
- Evaluate project financial performance, profitability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Establish and maintain effective financial management information systems.
- Monitor financial commitments, liabilities, loans, and other financial obligations.
- Provide financial advice to department heads and project managers.
- Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Finance Department employees.
Job Requirements
D. Required Qualifications and Experience
Requirements | Minimum Requirements |
Educational Qualification | BA/BSc or MA/MSc in Accounting and Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, or related fields |
Training Certification | IFRS (International Financial Reporting systems, Peachtree) |
General Experience | Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience |
Management Experience | At least 3 years in a Finance Manager, Finance Head, or equivalent senior finance position |
Computer Skills | Advanced MS Excel, accounting software, and financial reporting applications |
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Additional Advantageous Experience:
- Experience in diversified business organizations.
- Knowledge of IFRS and applicable Ethiopian accounting and tax requirements.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit:
Updated CV/Resume.
A1 page application letter explaining their suitability for the position.
Email:[birenata1@gmail.com]
Cell Phone: +251972200000
Phone 📱 0917241717
Telegram number = 0980334250
Physical Address: [Addis Ababa, Sarbet, Elileta Apartments 2nd Floor, in front of Muhamediya village
Application Deadline: [After five days of the announcement]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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