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Head of Finance

Leapfrog Software Technology Africa PLC

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Finance

Financial Management

Addis Ababa

10 years

1 Position

2023-10-05

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2023-10-14

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Accounting

Accounting & Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives.

  • Managing Income, Expenditure, sales, payroll and stocks.

  • Ensure adequate BG/CPO is in place that enable smooth transaction with Safaricom

  • Formulating strategic decisions and formulating business strategies and offering professional judgment on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance.

  • Maintain appropriate inventory/ stocks controls system.

  • Risk management and ensuring Internal controls are adhered to, also ensures the efficient use of resources. Safeguarding tangible and intangible assets.

  • Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies. Ensures compliance of all tax requirements.

  • Performance Measurement Criteria to Meet Objectived

  • Ensuring that all accounting records and systems are in place and are systematic and workable.

  • Ensures that all accounting records are kept and are accurate and readily available.

  • Track all company expenses and ensure that the same are authorized and also availability of supporting documents i.e. receipts etc.

  • Checking cash closing stocks and monitoring and follow up on banking by all branches.

  • Main cash handling and controls at Head office level.

  • Perform monthly P&L analysis

  • Able to offer professional advice on financial matters and also formulating sound business plans.

  • Always ensure that funds are available for stock purchase to ensure that Airtime, Mpesa and phone stocks are available.

  • Ensure that the ordering system is accurate and timely.

  • To make sure all data entered into the accounting system (Tally & POS) is backed up and in removable devices i.e. compact disks

  • Ensuring credit control, and keeping track of all expenses in check with the existing budget.

  • Overlooking corporate creditors by balancing and managing their accounts.

  • Ensures that all statutory returns are paid every end month and also when they are due.

  • Makes sure that the company meets all tax requirements and is operating legally

Job Requirements:

  • Over 10 years minimum required,

  • Have previous experience in telecom distributions or in retail and mass distribution.

  • IFRS certified

  • BA and Above in accounting

DECISION MAKING: On a regular and continuous basis, exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures which may include some familiarity of other departments within the company. Is insightful to the inter-relationship of both people and functions within the department. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

How to apply:


Fields Of Study

Accounting

Accounting & Finance

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