Alema Koudijs Feed Plc is located in Bishoftu (Debre Zet); it is a joint venture company between Alema Farms PLC and De Heus Animal Nutrition BV. De Heus Animal Nutrition is a Dutch international leading producer and exporter of a complete program of feed, concentrates and premixes on a worldwide scale.  Alema Farms PLC is an integrated poultry farm, located in Debre Zeit. It started operation in a very small scale 25 years ago. Since that time, it has been steadily growing and became the leading poultry and egg producer in Ethiopia.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a talented lead accountant that will work on the areas of financial accounting, payroll, stock reconciliation, various tax and on all financial topics. The lead accountant is also expected to finish his/her task every day/timely. Work on the whole financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to the team and to the Finance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.
• Maintain the financial health of the organization
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances
•  Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met
• Lead the preparation of the company’s budget, cost –analysis and other relevant analysis.
• Handle ERCA and customs related issues
• Communicate with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Proactive, Team player & leader of the accounting team.
• Do other tasks required by the Finance Manager(immediate supervisor).

BENEFITS:

• You will be part of a young and dynamic team
• You will work in a good company.
• We offer an attractive and negotiable salary package including other benefits

Qualification and Experience:

• MA/BA degree in Finance and Accounting.
• More than 5 for MA and 7 for BA years of relevant work experience of which at least 3 years should be in lead accountant Or General accounts head or relevant position.
• Experience in the Manufacturing company & financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst

Skills and Competences:

• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient/Friendly user of finance software like peach tree, Quick book and other relevant Financial ERPs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Very good written and spoken English language skills are a must
• Good computer skills are a must (Microsoft Office & Outlook)
• Audit experience and IFRS certification Or Diploma is advantageous