Management Accounting Lead

Scope of Role

The Management Accounting Lead will be responsible for ensuring monthly reporting on departmental level spending and management of inventory. In addition, he/she will be responsible for ensuring that financial procedures and processes of the Company are applied.

Purpose of Role

• The chief purpose of the role is to provide accurate historical cost center reports for visibility on spending for management and department owners.
• Effective document control systems design and implementation is vital to prepare for audit activities.
• Cross departmental communication is required to ensure information is relayed accurately

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Supervision of team personnel and assist with training the team.
• Manage Financial Systems Reporting Officer and Inventory Control Officer
• Ensuring report is prepared, verified and checked for accuracy by monthly set deadline
• Ensuring inventory reconciliation reports are prepared and checked monthly
• Monthly update of spending versus budget
• Assist with preparation of budget or reforecast as needed
• Ensure employees maintain an appropriate filing system for inventory count, GIT and inventory related transactions.
• Preparation of audit file related to inventory and co-ordinate with auditors for the provision of documentation.
• Oversee inventory transactions of all stocks, and GIT related transactions
• Report to the Finance Manager on daily basis.
• Provide training to employees and ensure succession planning is in place.
• Undertake any additional duties as may be given by Finance Manager or CFO.

Qualification and Experience Required 

• Recognized accountancy qualification from a reputable institution.
• A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience as a management accountant in a related business.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Cost Center reporting experience
• Inventory management experience
• Excellent English and Amharic verbal and written skills.
• Team player.
• Strong time and people management skills, and ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Strong systems (particularly ERP) experience considered an advantage.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.
•  Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.