VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Finance Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
VisionFund Micro-Finance Institution S.C. Finance Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
About the OrganizationVisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamation No. 40/96 to provide financial services to the productive poor in the rural and urban areas of Ethiopia.
VisionFund is currently operating in four of the Regional States of the country.
VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for the position of Finance Manager.
The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the following requirements
Major Responsibilities
Planning
Plans the daily work load of the finance department
Establishes the yearly plan and budget for the finance department and facilitate consolidation company annual plan and budget
Financial Management and supervision
Undertake financial analysis, branch profitability and advise CFO on overall financial management
Supervision and guidance to Senior Area Financial Accountants on managerial and technical level
Supervision of the Budget & Treasury Manger on managerial and technical level
Supervision of the area branch Account & Control Officers on a technical level
Provides technical advice on accounting and finance related topics raised in the institution.
Supervision, development and education
Undertake visit to branches for accounting staff evaluation on the job.
Review staff appraisals of the finance department and take remediate action if required
Set the targets and deliverables for the finance department in the yearly planning and review
Compliance
Ensure MFI polices and standard processes, inclusive of policies, procedures, and controls, and statutory and regulatory requirements are complied with across the institution based on International Financial Reporting Standards
Assist management in fraud investigation (forensic accounting if not covered by Risk
Reporting
Controls and verifies the daily reconciliation, B/S, P/L,
Trail Balance and other deliverables by Accounts Division
Control and verify liquidity management and cash-flows prepared by the finance Budget and Treasury Division
Controls the Day End and Month End tasks and reporting for its completeness and correctness for the CFO to sign off
Develop more efficient & user friendly reporting templates on a regular basis and track financial information/reports on a timely fashion
Prepares the agenda, minutes and documents for the ALCO meetings at executive managerial level and quarterly board level. Acts as minute taker on both ALCO meetings.
Assists with the External Auditors in establishing statutory accounts
Job Requirements
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training
Education/Training
BA in Accounting
International recognized accounting certification is desirable
Experience
10 years accounting related experience of which at least five years in Financial Institutions
Technical and other skills
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial reporting in Financial Services (Banking or MFI)
Comprehensive knowledge of economic methods and statistical techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of regression analysis and time series methodologies
Comprehensive knowledge of data collection and evaluation techniques
Ability to develop forecasts
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data
Ability to develop risk management plans and tools
Supervisory skill
Good presentation and analytical skill
Skilled in banking software and accounting tools
Women applicants are highly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
Candidates who fulfill the requirements can send their application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of up to three references and non-returnable copies of credentials to: VFE_vacancy@wvi.org
Note
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent assessment
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