Ethiochicken Corporation is the leading distributor of day-old chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia. We are a rapidly growing company that believes in investing in our employees and offers many opportunities for career advancement. Ethiochicken Corporation is an Ethiopian based company.
Vision of Ethiochicken
Our vision is to bring healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced eggs and meat to every Ethiopian family, and in doing so improve nutrition and create income opportunities for our customers and partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial analysts leverage strong accounting and compliance backgrounds to explore historical financial data, predict future results and drive process and policy improvements. This position will have an active role in the monthly reporting and analysis, ad hoc reporting, budgeting, forecasting and projections. The Senior Financial Analyst, under the supervision of Finance Director, is responsible for ;
* Analyzing current and past financial data and performance and preparing consolidated reports and projections based on this analysis.
* Establishing and evaluating profit plans
* Track expenses and revenues vs. budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations
* Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation and executive financial package.
* Prepare separate and consolidated financial and operational reports to donors and grant providers as per the reporting requirements and deadline.
* Prepare consolidated weekly and monthly operating reports for all companies.
* Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed
* Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as needed
* Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.
* Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
* Guides cost analysis process as per established company policy and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
* Improves financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
* Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data for all companies.
* Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
* Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
* Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
* Coordinating with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts.
* Perform other duties as required.
Reports to: Finance Director
Required Education and Work Experience Requirements:
* At a minimum, senior financial analyst is expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, economics or another related field. ACCA or Semi qualified student is an advantage.
* Minimum of Four (4) years’ experience in reporting, consolidation and financial analysis. Experience in manufacturing , poultry, food & beverage industry a plus
Essential items for a financial analysts' skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external users.
* In-depth knowledge of big data and data analytical systems
* Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills
* Strategic thinking
* Great presentation skills
* Ability to influence and persuade
* Knowledge of ERP systems, Peachtree Accounting Software and related technologies
* Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS
* Excellent time management and organizational ability
* Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines
* Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills and meet constant deadlines
* Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
* Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
* Willingness to work long hours, when necessary