About us: Lovegrass Agro Processing plc is a gluten free food manufacturing facility based in Sululta, just on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. We supply value added gluten free products to the local and international markets. Our products range from cleaned and milled grain to a wide variety of value-added food products. We have a supportive, and ambitious team and we welcome likeminded people.

Role:

We are looking for an experienced accounts Manager to supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day accounting activities.  Experience in a manufacturing environment would be particularly helpful.

Responsibilities include:

• Effective and accurate use of accounting data to prepare tax and managerial accounting reports.
• Enforce compliance and insure local and international accounting rules and procedures are adhered to.
• Effective use of accounting software tools with a special focus to inventory management tools in a factory setting.

Manage and oversee the regular operations of the accounting department including:

•  Month and end-year process
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Cash receipts, general ledger
• Payroll and utilities
• Budgeting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
• Capital assets reconciliations
• Account statement reconciliations,
• Coordinate and complete annual audits when necessary
• Provide recommendations
• Establish and maintain year end closing and maintain proper documentation.

• Proven working experience in Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager in a food manufacturing is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to direct and supervise
• BA Degree in Accounting or Finance
• ACCA or CMA is advantageous
• Five or more years of experience is preferable and at least 2 years as a financial manager.