Job Description for Finance Lead at LifeBank Ethiopia

LifeBank Ethiopia is looking for a Finance Lead who will be responsible for the planning and managing of the finance department and all its operations. The finance manager will manage the company’s budgeting, accounting, fiscal management, financial reporting, internal auditing, taxation and financial data processing functions.

This role requires that you have a thorough understanding of local GAAP and the IFRS as well as expertise and experience in managing teams. You will own the entire accounting and finance function and provide leadership and mentorship for team members, while managing the business’ financial dealings with external parties including the government, creditors, customers and regulators.

The ideal candidate would have functional knowledge of an ERP (or accounting software) and be proficient in using the full Microsoft Office suite (specifically Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint). In addition, we expect you to be a go-getter, a team player and excellent communicator who stays regularly up-to-date with industry knowledge, accounting standards and regulations.

You will report directly to the CEO (Ethiopia) .

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare various accounting reports, financial statements, budgets, cost analyses, models and projections.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the company’s books of accounts.
• Oversee accounts receivables and payables.
• Review cost structures and support cost control efforts.
• Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers, performance indicators, identify engagement risk, and determine the appropriate financial strategies to get desired results.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with LifeBank Corporate, other country teams, departmental Heads/Leads, other departments and third parties.
• Reconciliation of intercompany accounts
• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results for Life Bank Ethiopia.
• Handling all financial compliance-related matters for Ethiopia.
• Manage payroll, deductions and remittances to the relevant tax authorities and government agencies.
• Provide required support to external auditors and tax authorities to ensure effective and timely completion of the audit processes and enquiries.
• Prepare financial accounts of LBE monthly and quarterly 
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS  

• Will report to the CFO and the Country CEO

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

• BA Degree in accounting or other related disciplines.

Experience

• 3-5 years experience in a similar role

Skills and Abilities

• Have good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Persuasive, persistent and patient
• Able to cope with pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• Have a mature personality
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Have good IT skills
• Be able to work to deadlines

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must have a high degree of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work well with others 
• Reserved and introspective
• Have a deep desire to work in the start-up industry
• Technology industry awareness
• Highly organized and detailed
• Passion for people

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in the office
• Will be required to write reports 
• Would be required to handle cash

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy to team@lifebank.ng and Geremew@lifebank.et

NB: Candidates are needed urgently. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.