Finance Manager at Africa Technology plc

Africa Technology plc

Position: Finance Manager

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Description:

Finance Manager

We are looking to hire a Finance Manager with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Finance managers are expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable about statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, and have an investigative nature.

To ensure success, finance managers should have a deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization. Top candidates will have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability and fantastic negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.
• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
• Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecasts.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records by Ethiopian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (EGAAP).
• Coordinating with external auditors during annual audits.
• Ensuring all required financial reports & requirements are submitted to the appropriate authority to Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA) promptly.
• Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.
• Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
• Prudently make investments in assets that maximize returns.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.
• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.

 Requirements:

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or related (essential).
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a Finance Manager (essential).
• Having experience in the taxi-hailing company will be advantageous
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial planning software.