Finance Department Head

About this role

Our organization wants to hire candidates in the following vacant positions NO. 1 Position: Finance Department Head A. General Vacancy Information No. Description Details 1 Position Title Finance Department Head 2 Department Finance Department 3 Job Category Management Position 4 Number Required 1 5 Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 6 Employment Type Full-Time / Permanent 7 Reporting To General Manager / CEO 8 Supervises Accounting, Finance, Cash Management, and related finance personnel 9 Salary As per the organization’s scale 10 Application Deadline [After 5 days from the date of the announcement ] B. About the Position The organization invites qualified, competent, and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Finance Department Head.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring effective financial management, maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing financial reporting, managing cash flows, coordinating budgeting processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable Ethiopian financial, tax, and accounting regulations.The position requires a results-oriented professional with strong financial management, analytical, leadership, planning, and decision-making capabilities. C. Major Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: Lead and manage the overall activities of the Finance Department. Develop and implement financial management policies, procedures, and internal control systems. Prepare and coordinate the organization's annual financial plans and budgets. Monitor budget utilization and provide regular budget-versus-actual performance reports. Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial statements and management reports. Manage the organization's cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and financial resources. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliation activities. Ensure proper management of financial transactions and accounting documentation. Coordinate tax declarations, tax payments, and statutory financial obligations. Ensure compliance with applicable Ethiopian tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend corrective actions. Establish effective financial monitoring and reporting mechanisms. Oversee fixed asset accounting, inventory valuation, and financial reconciliations. Coordinate external and internal audits and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations. Advise top management on investment decisions, financial risks, and resource allocation. Evaluate project financial performance, profitability, and cost-effectiveness. Establish and maintain effective financial management information systems. Monitor financial commitments, liabilities, loans, and other financial obligations. Provide financial advice to department heads and project managers. Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Finance Department employees.