Shemu Group is a conglomerate company composed of Shemu PLC, Asveza Ethiopia Retailing Share Company other functional private limited companies with a fast growth track record. The Companies in the group engaged in manufacturing (liquid soap, bar soap, Edible oil and shortening products), retail service providing, printing, trading and engineering. Based on this, our sister Company, Shemu Management Consultants PLC want to hire competent, energetic, enthusiastic and capable applicants for the post we have.

The Manager will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. The Manager’s goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

Detail responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.
• Maintain the financial health of the companies in Shemu Group and provide financial reports for the CFO.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the Group companies' actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the Group companies finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of Group companies finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s and Group companies budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

• B.A./M.Sc. degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance and having 5/3years experience of which 3/2 years in senior positions
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager
• Experience in the service sector
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Knowledge of ERP (Microsoft Business Central) software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations