Experience
Senior(5-8 years)
Salary
Not specified
Posted
21 days ago
Deadline
in 10 days
Job Description
Position: Finance Head
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Position
We are seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and experienced Finance Head to join our finance team. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, support audits, and provide leadership to the accounting staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts.
- Ensure accounting records comply with applicable GAAP or IFRS standards and Ethiopian tax regulations.
- Prepare accurate financial reports and maintain complete accounting documentation.
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide all required supporting documents during audits.
- Monitor internal financial controls and recommend process improvements.
- Supervise, train, mentor, and review the work of junior accounting staff.
- Assist management with budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting.
- Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BSc) in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional certifications (such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) are an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional accounting experience.
- Experience in a hospital, manufacturing company, or large private organization is an advantage.
Required Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Peachtree or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Good understanding of GAAP or IFRS and Ethiopian tax laws.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with high accuracy.
Required Skills
Level
Senior(5-8 years)
Location
Addis Ababa
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit:
Updated CV
Cover Letter
Copies of educational and work experience credentials. Applicants can bring the non-returnable application with CV and copies of relevant documents from Monday Up to Friday in person2:00- 10:00 Local time& Saturday, 2:00-6:30 local time, or through this email:-stgabrielhr1@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the position you applied for on the subject line of your email. For additional questions or inquiries, please call Tel. No. 0116187345, 0911124501 or 8819.