Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager, a Finance Supervisor is responsible to coordinate and direct all financial accounting activities, the analysis of ledger balances and the preparation of financial statements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, coordinate and control ABIG financial accounting activities.
• Coordinate the operations of ABIG accounts, ensure the timely preparation of financial statement and reports, and the proper closing of accounts.
• Formulate and develop accounting policies and procedures.
• Direct the planning, installation and maintenance of proper accounting systems such as charts of account, coding, scheduling and accounting control.
• Authorize payments and counter signs cheque and sign vouchers, transactions, correspondence and other documents in accordance with ABIG procedures and delegated authority.
• Analyze and evaluate ABIG financial accounting methods with the aim of promoting efficiency.
• Follow up and ensure that entries for adjustments, closing of accounts, posting and reconciliation of ledgers, aging of accounts, accruals and corrections are timely prepared.
• Direct the preparation of financial statements such as balance sheet, income statement and fund flow statement; certify and insure correctness.
• Ensure that accounting documents are received from factory, marketing and hospital and reconciled and consolidated on time.
• Monitor and control the orderly clearance of payables and receivables; presents recommendation for the write off of unclaimed liability and bad debts.
• Ensure that ABIG accounting policies and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to by subordinates.
• Monitor expenditures and the conduct of financial investigations on irregularities disclosed; ensures that rectifications and corrective measures are taken.
• Arrange for and submit ABIG accounting records for audit.
• Ensure that periodic reconciliation of bank accounts are undertaken and schedule of accounts prepared.
• Make periodic review of books of account to ensure that existing accounting procedures conform to established standards.
• Ensure the proper maintenance, upkeep and safe custody of all accounting records.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of the subordinates.
• Follow up and ensure that entries for adjustments, closing of accounts, posting and reconciliation of ledgers, aging of accounts, accruals and corrections are timely prepared;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge

• BA Degree in Accounting & Finance

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; preferably FMCG, Merchandizing and Import Export company experience 

Required Knowledge & Skill

• Proactive problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills, self-motivated, critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Analytic and detail-oriented, with good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked and fast paced environment
• Solid understanding of accounting practices and principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and Word

How to Apply

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their application letter and Updated CV(WITHOUT ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT THIS STAGE) through the following address:

Email: recruitment@ab-ig.com and/or through www.ethiojobs.net

Please mention the specific Position you are applying for on the subject line of your email, candidates who do not follow the application instruction will not be considered.

 N.B. Candidates are encouraged to only apply online.