Accountant and Finance Head

Smile Specialty Dental Center is a privet dental medical center which is provides variety of dental clinical services treatment by applying the latest technology, Invisalign is one to straightening your smile with more predictable result, Hollywood smile as well. Smile specialty dental center is based in Addis Ababa Bole Rowland near the bridge. We are looking for a potential experienced Accountant & Finance Head full time employee.

Main Duties

The Accounting and Finance Head (AFH) will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organizations finances and accounting initiatives. The position will report directly to the General Manager (GM) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The AFH will be responsible for the overall management of the Finance and Accounting unit. The AFH will also be responsible for setting up and maintaining adequate Accounting & financial reporting in accordance with government regulations, managing Room to Reads legal complains navigating procedures for expansion and complying with all governmental standards, requirements, and regulations. The AFH is also responsible for training and coaching staff under his supervision.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting Management:

• Maintain excellent records related to bookkeeping, expenses, funds, partnership ventures, that are at all times accurate, substantiated, up to date, sufficiently detailed and prepared for random spot checks by audit functions.
• Ensure the security, relevancy and applicability of accounting software.
• Supervise & Support subordinates in classifying expenses into appropriate account head and entering into accounting software
• Supervise & Support subordinates for maintaining records related to book keeping, expenses, funds, partnership ventures
• Train staff in finance matters as appropriate so that there is uniformity of understanding within the organization in terms of Budgeting, Forecasting, Fund Requests, Compliance, Audits etc.
• Prepare monthly accounting report in precise and timely manner
• Provide Capacity Building training to Accounting and Finance personnel
• Ensure timely recording of all accounting transactions in General Ledger
• Provides guidance to employees within the Finance and Accounting Department.
• Plans, controls and implements the annual budgeting process.
• Supervises the preparation of profit and cash flow forecasts, analyses and reports.
• Supervises the preparation of quarterly management and year-end accounts.
• Monitors expenditures, analyzes revenues and determines budget variances
• Assists in auditing activities by providing the necessary information.
• Ensures that all necessary documents are always requested, collected and compiled in a timely manner.
• Ensures all accounting tasks and transactions are completed in a timely manner.

Finance Management:

• Work with the CEO to create, implement and analyze budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and submit all financial reporting documents required by Government Office in a precise and timely manner. This includes: predicting cash needs on a monthly basis, maintaining required bank balances, processing wire transfers, completing detailed expense reports, etc
• Set up and maintain adequate in country finance and accounting system in line with Governments laws and Room to Reads Finance and Accounting Policy Manual
• Establish adequate internal control system & procedures.
• Establish Standard Operating Procedures for activities, as necessary, for the finance department.
• Monitors financial transactions and ensures compliance with the Orders policies and procedures
• Maintains highly organized and updated files.

Policy Compliance:

• Ensure all relevant Government Acts, Rules, and Regulations like provision of taxation, Value Added Tax, Personal Income Tax etc. are followed
• Implement relevant accounting standards, audit standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• Implement all Financial and Accounting Policy Manual (FAPM), Human Resources and Administrative guidelines to the extent applicable to finance & accounting.
• Make relevant report to Government in timely and precise manner
• Remain updated with policy changes within the country.
• Follow up & support all departments in complying with internal audit observations and ensure closure within agreed time.
• Support by providing all documents, statements, justifications etc as required during external audits..
• Review and evaluate Room to Read's various policies, system, procedure, applicable Rules and Regulations and recommend for implementation and appropriate revision
• Review and support to manage overall internal control system
• Support colleagues in clarifying all policies, Government requirements etc.
• As part of Management Team attend the periodic meetings and provide guidance/inputs for strategic & management issues of the Office.
• People Management: Supervises the work of the accounting team, ensures compliance with laws and Orders policies and provides direct and indirect feedback to ensure that work is carried out in an efficient way.

Meetings/Networking

• Participate and conduct meetings with relevant Finance & Accounting team within the department.
• Provide regular updates on Accounting & Finance activities and plans at regular meetings with management staff

Qualifications:

• Master or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Marketing Management, Managementetc.)

Essential Key Selection Criteria

• Qualified or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance related field
• Strong commitment to team management approach, including good managerial, leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Proven capacity to interact and negotiate with government official.
• Good reasoning ability and sound judgment
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Have cross-cultural management experiences
• Be an innovative and creative thinker
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Career Development: Advises team members on their performance within the accounting department