Job Description
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close;
- Assist controller in the daily banking requirements;
- Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner;
- Supports budget and forecasting activities;
- Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
- Monitors and analyses department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Advises staff regarding the handling of none-routine reporting transactions. ;
- Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like;
- Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
- Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
- Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
- Asist Monthly and Yearly budget and plan preparation
- Preform any other similar activities when instructed by her/his supervisor
Job Requirements
- – Must have a BA degree and above in accounting or finance, GPA is a plus
- – Work Experience 6 Years’ of relevant experience out of which 2 Years are on managerial functions on head and Senior position;
- – Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
- – Thorough Knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- – In-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- – Awareness of business trends
- – Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- – Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- – Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like ERP, Peachtree and sap
- – Advanced MS Excel Skills
- – Accuracy and attention to detail
- – Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- – Relevant certification (e.g IFRS, Peachtree) will be preferred
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10