Manager, Treasury and Investment

• Kerchanshe Group is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in Ethiopia, and engage in manufacturing, agro-processing and export business. It has a proud history of providing quality coffees to the local and international markets. Currently Kerchanshe Group needs a dedicated and motivated candidate.

Job Purpose:

• To enhance sound financial decision making through managing the company's financial resources, ensuring liquidity, optimizing cash flow and overseeing investment decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Generic Duties:

• Plans, leads, organizes, staffs & controls departments overall activities.
• Designs and implements procedures, systems, and tools to maximize departmental operating efficiency.
• Assesses risks by following industry trends to ensure profitability, company survival and provide solutions.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops employees through periodic performance evaluations and ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.
• Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and monitors the Departments strategic, operational plans and budgets.
• Forecasts cashflow positions and ensures that adequate funds are available to meet ongoing operational, capital investment, and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and manages Kerchanshes credit policy and procedures and oversees the extension of credit to customers.
• Maintains a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury activities.
• Manages the cash receipts, disbursements and working capital management aspects of the organization.

Qualification and Skills

• BA or MA Degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

Experience:

• 14 years for BA
• 12 years for MA

Key Requirement: Candidates need a minimum of three years of managerial experience in a conglomerate setting. This involves overseeing operations, aligning strategic objectives, coordinating among diverse business units, and exhibiting leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and communication skills tailored to complex organizational structures. Adaptability in dynamic environments is crucial for driving growth and operational excellence within the conglomerate.

Skills:

• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and relationship management with all stakeholders: tax authority, customers and colleagues, local auditors, legal representatives.