Finance Supervisor

Qualification Requirements for a Finance Supervisor

For a beverage or soft drinks manufacturing company in Ethiopia, the following qualifications are recommended for a Finance Supervisor position.

6. Key Responsibilities

The Finance Supervisor will be responsible for:

1. Supervising daily accounting operations.
2. Preparing monthly financial reports.
3. Monitoring budgets and expenditures.
4. Controlling production costs and operating expenses.
5. Monitoring accounts payable and receivable.
6. Managing cash flow and bank reconciliations.
7. Ensuring proper inventory and financial records.
8. Ensuring tax compliance and timely tax payments.
9. Maintaining effective internal financial controls.
10. Supervising accountants and other finance staff.

7. Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Finance Supervisor's performance can be measured by:

• Timely submission of monthly financial reports.
• Accuracy of financial statements.
• Timely bank reconciliations.
• Budget variance monitoring and reporting.
• Accuracy of inventory and production cost records.
• Timely tax declarations and payments.
• Reduction of accounting errors.
• Compliance with internal financial procedures.

Recommendation: For a soft drinks factory, prioritize candidates with strong manufacturing cost accounting experience, particularly in raw materials, packaging materials, production costs, inventory control, and product profitability.

Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant work experience in accounting and finance.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or senior accounting position is preferable.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or the beverage industry is an advantage.

Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical knowledge of:

• Financial accounting and reporting.
• Budget preparation and budgetary control.
• Cost accounting and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Cash flow management and cash forecasting.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Bank reconciliation and general ledger management.
• Inventory valuation and raw material cost control.
• Tax compliance and applicable Ethiopian tax regulations.
• Payroll accounting and statutory deductions.
• Financial statements and month-end closing.
• Internal controls and financial risk management.

Computer Skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, budgets, and management reports.

Managerial and Personal Competencies

• Leadership and team supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

location Legadadi area Transport service is available

How to apply

Apply Via email; [email protected]