Finance and Administration Manager

JOB TITLE: Finance and Administration Manager

Department: Finance and Administration

Duty Station: Head Office Addis Ababa

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / General Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiation

JOB SUMMARY

The Administration and Finance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all financial, accounting, administrative, procurement, human resource, logistics, and office management functions of the company. The position provides strategic financial leadership and administrative support to both the Dairy Farm and Processing Factory and the Commercial Crop Farm producing mung bean, sesame, sunflower, and chia seed.

The position ensures sound financial management, statutory compliance, efficient resource utilization, effective internal controls, timely financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and administrative services that support business growth and operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Develop annual budgets and financial plans for all business units.

•Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

•Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity.

•Ensure proper accounting in accordance with IFRS and Ethiopian accounting standards.

•Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.

•Analyze operational costs and recommend cost-saving measures.

•Coordinate annual audits and implement audit recommendations.

•Prepare departmental and project budgets.

•Monitor budget performance and expenditure.

•Develop enterprise budgets for dairy and crop production.

•Monitor production costs and profitability by business unit.

•Supervise recruitment, staff development, performance evaluation, and employee relations.

•Ensure compliance with Ethiopian labor laws and company policies.

•Manage office administration, records, contracts, insurance, and legal documentation.

•Oversee procurement of farm inputs, factory materials, office supplies, machinery, and equipment.

•Supervise inventory management, warehouse operations, and asset control.

•Monitor logistics and transportation services.

•Ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax, labor, pension, and commercial regulations.

•Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.

•Participate in strategic planning and investment decisions.

•Prepare financial reports for shareholders, lenders, and regulatory authorities.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance and administration.

• At least 2 years in a senior management position.

• Experience in agribusiness, manufacturing, food processing, or commercial farming is highly desirable.

• Experience managing multi-business operations and donor or bank-funded projects is an advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Financial management and accounting.

• Budget preparation and financial analysis.

• Taxation and statutory compliance.

• Human resource management.

• Procurement and contract management.

• Inventory and fixed asset management.

• ERP/accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Peachtree, or Odoo).

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Based at the company's Headquarters with regular travel to the dairy farm, dairy processing factory, and commercial crop farm.

• Occasional travel to banks, government offices, suppliers, and project sites.

• Full-time position with responsibilities requiring sound judgment, confidentiality, and adherence to corporate governance standards.

How To Apply

Submit an updated CV, cover letter, academic and professional certificates, work experience certificates, and three professional references with whatsApp or telegram number +251-911238705