Finance Manager

Job Purpose   To lead and manage the financial operations of the organization by ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, effective budgeting, and strategic financial planning to support business growth and profitability.   Key Responsibilities   Financial Planning & Analysis     Develop annual budgets and forecasts  Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management  Support strategic decision-making with financial data    Financial Reporting     Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements  Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports  Present financial reports to senior management  Budget Management     Monitor budget utilization and control costs  Identify variances and recommend corrective actions  Ensure departments operate within approved budgets    Cash Flow & Treasury Management     Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity  Monitor receivables and payables  Optimize working capital  Manage banking relationships    Compliance & Internal Control     Ensure compliance with tax laws and financial regulations  Maintain strong internal control systems  Coordinate internal and external audits    Tax Management     Oversee tax planning and compliance  Ensure timely tax filing and payments  Minimize tax risks and penalties    Team Leadership     Supervise and develop finance team members  Provide training and performance management  Ensure efficient workflow within the finance department    Process Improvement     Improve financial systems and processes  Implement automation where possible  Ensure efficiency and accuracy in financial operations    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)   Accuracy of financial reports (minimal errors)  Timeliness of financial reporting (monthly closing within deadline)  Budget variance (actual vs planned within acceptable range)  Positive cash flow sustainability  Reduction in overdue receivables  Payables managed within agreed terms  Reduction in unnecessary expenses  Operational cost efficiency improvement  Zero or minimal audit findings  Timely tax filing and compliance  Strong internal control implementation  Reduction in financial process delays  Improvement in reporting turnaround time  Staff productivity and performance improvement  Training and development completion  Low staff turnover in finance team    Reports To   DCEO/CEO/FINANCE DIRECTOR   Location   Head Office/Adiss Ababa