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Company Profile: LESSO Ethiopia Trading Plc

LESSO Ethiopia Trading Plc is a prominent leader in the Manufacturing and Import-Export sector in Ethiopia. Our company specializes in the manufacturing of essential infrastructure products, including Water Pipes, Sewerage Pipes, Electrical Conduits, and Fittings. These high-quality products are designed to meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, located in Sheger City, Oromiya Region, just 20 km from Addis Ababa, is a key part of our growth and expansion plans. In addition to manufacturing, we play a crucial role in exporting premium Coffee Beans, Pulses, and Oilseeds, showcasing Ethiopia’s rich agricultural heritage to the global market. We are also active in trading a wide range of products, ensuring that we provide both local and international customers with the best solutions available. Since 2016, LESSO Ethiopia Trading Plc has proudly represented China LESSO Group Holdings Limited as its sole agent in Ethiopia, bringing world-class products and solutions to the Ethiopian market. Our focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction continues to drive our success.

Job Profile:

1. Code Number: 01 – 202
2. Job Title: Accounting and Finance Department Manager
3. Department: Accounting and Finance Department
4. Reports To: The Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer (COO):

• Plans, implements and manages all the accounting and finance activities of the company.
• Performs financial management duties, including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Prepares and implements financial strategies, policies and procedures and financial control frameworks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and oversees the financial activities of the company.
• Forecasts, develops, and manages annual budgets that are adequate for the company’s needs.
• Develops strategies that can work to minimize financial risks.
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheet, shareholder reports, tax returns, and government agency reports.
• Ensures that financial and accounting policies and procedures are in accordance with regulations and standards and comply with risk management and internal control.
• Provides expert financial management support and maintains accurate and complete financial records.
• Produces financial reports related to budgets, accounts payables, accounts receivables, expenses, etc. and develops long term business plan based on the reports.
• Collects, interprets and reviews financial information and predicts future financial trends.
• Reports to top management, and provides advice on how the company’s business decisions have impacted the business.
• Performs all aspects of financial management functions ranging from accounting to broad investment operations.
• Ensures that cash flow is appropriate for the smooth running of the company’s operations.
• Provides leadership directions and management of the finance and accounting teams.
• Oversees the operation of the accounting and finance department, sets goals and objectives and designs a framework for accomplishing the tasks.
• Analyzes costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Supervises the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assists with cash flow forecasting.
• Ensures the effective running of the day-to-day financial operations in line with financial policies and procedures.
• Reviews, updates and maintains the company’s finance manual as necessary.
• Liaise the company with external auditors before, during and after financial statement audit.
• Ensure necessary adjustment is made after external auditors comment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the COO.

Education and Experience:

• MA/BA in Accounting, or Accounting and Finance
• 8 / 10 years relevant experience, out of which 5 years of middle level managerial experience in accounting and finance in business organizations.

Skills:

• Strong in technical, operational, and people management.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Creativity in problem solving and analytical skill.
• Team player with positive attitude and flexibility.