EASE GROUP of companies registered in Ethiopia mainly engaged in Construction, engineering management, Real estate, and Trading business. 

Job Summary:

The Head of Finance & Accounts is responsible to the financial management, coordination, and supervision of the day-to-day accounting of the Company.

The position holder is expected to provide technical leadership in the implementation and development of Financial Accounting Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulations to ensure efficient functioning of the company accounts.

S/he oversees all the disbursement of the company and involve in the supervision and management of general accounting activities, analyses, and the maintenance of effective internal controls while ensuring statutory compliance in all accounting initiatives. The position holder is additionally responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the accounting operation. S/he also has staff management responsibility within the team.

Duties and Key responsibilities:

• Lead the financial accounting team to deliver effective and efficient processes.

• Manage financial transaction processing, disbursement, and reconciliations within the Company.

• Lead, manage and monitor accounting functions.

• Ensure reconciliation of Bank accounts and other accounts monthly.

• Monitor general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables and other records.

• Create management tools that effectively monitor accounting processes.

• Lead reconciling all balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis as indicated by the monthly closing schedule.

• Monitor and manage the month-end accounting processes.

• Ensure compliance of all accounting processes to that of the organizational goals.

• Prepare periodic financial and budget execution reports and annual financial statements and other reports.

• Maintain records of employees and vendors, as per approved data inputs.

• Review data entry by Accountants before final posting to GL.

• Review aging of receivables report; follow up account receivables (Purchase advances, travel advance, work advances, consultant advances, etc.) for timely settlements to avoid long outstanding advances, contact/inform staff for timely settlements.

• Review payment requests for completeness (supporting documentation), proper authorization, compliance to policies and procedures; reasonability of costs; and generally accepted accounting practices

• Monitors employee time registration and payroll allocation procedures

• Lead the annual statutory year-end requirements, agreeing timetables and responsibilities with all involved, with the primary focus being to achieve a clean audit.

• Maintain good working relationship with staff, banks, donors, and other stakeholders.

• Responsible to lead, capacity development, coordinate, supervise and mentor staff under his/her supervision.

Reporting to: General Manager

Duty Station: Based in Addis Ababa office located at Gerji Mebrathaile

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

•  BA or MA/MBA in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.

• 7/5 years of demonstrated and progressive experience on positions related to financial operation.

• Proven ability of working with accounting software and advanced excel skills.

 Technical Skills:

• Highly motivated with strong personal integrity and commitment.

• Demonstrated skills in Monthly closure, Cashflow management, and supervision.

• Good staff supervision skills.

• Excellent understanding of Ethiopian finance law, taxation, pension, etc.

• ERP know-how is plus.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the job requirements listed above can submit their application letter, CVs, and testimonials via our e-mail: meron.y@ease-int.com / meronzag@gmail.com

Note: Use " HEAD OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS " as the subject line of your email!

For additional information please call us

Tel. No.: +251944317816

Office Tel: -0116671615

Only short-listed candidates will be conducted.