Finance Officer

Job Description

Job Summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for implementing internal financial controls, managing financial transactions, monitoring budgets and cash flows, ensuring statutory and tax compliance, and preparing accurate financial reports. The role involves overseeing timely payments, maintaining proper accounting records, preparing invoices and statements of accounts, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will help ensure effective financial management, regulatory compliance, and the efficient use of organizational resources.

Job Requirements

• Education: Degree or MBA in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

• Minimum Experience: Two to three (2–3) years of financial management experience in the retail or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

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Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Implement established internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.

• Implement financial risk management measures and controls.

• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately.

• Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) payment of salaries, wages, transport costs, reimbursement claims, and statutory payments.

• Ensure the timely preparation and sharing of correct, complete, and accurate invoices and statements of accounts.

• Monitor and implement budgets, including budget preparation.

• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian financial and tax regulations, including the timely filing of tax returns.

• Manage and control cash flows and working capital.

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial management reports.

• Manage stakeholder relationships, including internal staff and client finance and procurement teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles.

• Knowledge of local statutory legislation and regulations.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in an accounting program or system.

• Good time management skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

How To Apply

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