About the company

Grant Thornton is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organizations to unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organizations recognized by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies.

One of our service line is Business Process Solution. some of the services related to this service line include, but not limited to, Accounting activities, Preparation of Financial Statement (FS),Tax compliance within Outsourcing, Payroll Processing/Administration.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure internal departments are aligned with the firm's goals for its outsourcing program;
• Interact with key stakeholders to apprise them of project status, including what to expect from the contract selection process;
• Promote the firm's overall strategic development, which includes following internal procedures for ethical business practices;
• Conduct regular meetings with outsourcing team members to improve productivity, product knowledge, and customer satisfaction;
• Establish operations, objectives and work plans;
• Involve in the development and presentation of proposals for business development;
• Implement procedures for the outsourcing service and oversee the quality of deliverables;
• Provide excellent customer service and determine the needs of the client;
• Lead and deliver the required outputs for complex client engagements that help identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for the client;
• Collaborate with other service line partners and managers as necessary to determine requirements for proposals;
• Ensure projects stay within budget and allotted timeframe;
• Negotiate suggested alterations to vendor contracts, either during the bidding process or after selection;
•  Ensure internal departments are aligned with the firm’s goals for its outsourcing program;
• Ensure client service delivery timeline are met;
• Review the deliverables before they are shared with client;
• Guide and support associates;
• Evaluate the performance of associates for engagement and year-end reviews;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience Required

• BA degree in Accounting
• Minimum 8 years or maximum 10 years of accounting experience in total and at least 2 years’ of experience must be in a Finance Manager or equivalent position.
• Work experience in Business Process Solution/Outsourcing/Accounting Consultancy firms and Private Limited Companies is highly preferred. 

Ability and Skill Required

• Having a deep understanding of accounting cycles and Ethiopian tax laws.
• Good understanding of IFRS
• Able to work on multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
• Team spirit/working in a team.
• Interpersonal communication and negotiations skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word-processing.
• Good command of both verbal and written English.
• Open-minded, self-learner.

How to Apply

Fill the online application form by following the below link by inserting this vacancy code: 007/3/2022

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Only shortlisted applicants who filled online application form will be contacted. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.