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Position Title: General Manager Of Finance
Employer: Abet Labs
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 5 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
About Abet Labs
Abet Labs is a dynamic and fast-growing company committed to innovation, operational excellence, and high professional standards. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive General Manager of Finance with a strong background in Compliance and Audit to join our Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
- Support strategic decision-making with financial insights and projections.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Present reports and performance updates to senior management.
- Manage company cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.
- Oversee payments, collections, and fund transfers.
- Forecast cash requirements and optimize working capital.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
- Ensure proper bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Maintain compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP).
- Ensure adherence to tax laws, financial regulations, and internal policies.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
- Maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.
- Analyze operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Implement effective expense control procedures.
- Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff.
- Develop team capabilities through training and performance feedback.
- Identify and assess financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Implement and maintain accounting/ERP systems.
- Streamline financial processes for accuracy and efficiency.
Department
- Finance and Administration
Reports To
- Director of Finance
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance, with at least 2–3 years in a compliance or audit-related management position.
- Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of Ethiopian tax laws, financial reporting standards, and audit procedures.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
