Finance Supervisor

Gift Business Group Addis Ababa · Addis Ababa Posted 1h ago

About this role

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting and Record Management

  • Supervise the proper recording, classification, and maintenance of all financial transactions in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company procedures.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts, cashbooks, bank transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other financial records.
  • Review supporting documents, payment requests, receipts, invoices, journal entries, and other accounting records before processing or approval, as authorized.
  • Ensure the proper maintenance and filing of financial documents for audit, reporting, and future reference.
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

2. Revenue Management and Collection

  • Monitor and verify revenue generated from:
    • Commercial and office building leasing commissions.
    • Security service fees.
    • Cleaning service fees.
    • Other authorized service charges and income.
  • Ensure that leasing commissions are calculated correctly in accordance with signed agreements and applicable commission arrangements.
  • Verify the accuracy of invoices issued to property owners, tenants, and other customers.
  • Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection of revenue.
  • Reconcile revenue records with leasing agreements, service contracts, invoices, and actual collections.
  • Prepare periodic revenue reports showing billed amounts, collections, outstanding balances, and overdue accounts.
  • Coordinate with the leasing, property management, security, and cleaning teams to verify service delivery, contractual billing, and revenue completeness.
  • Identify revenue discrepancies, unbilled services, and collection delays and recommend corrective measures.

3. Expense Management and Cost Control

  • Monitor and control operating expenses, including:
    • Salaries, wages, and employee-related costs.
    • Office and operational rent.
    • Electricity, water, telephone, internet, and other utility expenses.
    • Stationery and office supplies.
    • Security and cleaning operational expenses.
    • Transportation, maintenance, and other administrative expenses.
  • Verify that expenditure is supported by appropriate documentation, falls within approved budgets, and complies with company policies.
  • Review payment requests and invoices to confirm accuracy, authorization, budget availability, and proper account classification.
  • Monitor actual expenses against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, improved resource utilization, and operational efficiency without compromising service quality.
  • Maintain appropriate expense records and prepare periodic cost analysis reports.

4. Budgeting and Financial Planning

  • Participate in the preparation of annual operating budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Consolidate budget estimates from relevant departments and ensure that proposed expenditures are reasonable and adequately justified.
  • Monitor budget implementation and provide regular reports on budget utilization, revenue performance, and expenditure variances.
  • Forecast expected leasing commission income, security and cleaning service revenue, and operating cash requirements.
  • Advise management on potential cash shortages, expenditure pressures, revenue shortfalls, and other financial risks.
  • Recommend practical measures to improve profitability, liquidity, and financial sustainability.

5. Cash and Bank Management

  • Monitor daily cash transactions, bank balances, receipts, payments, and cash flow movements.
  • Ensure that collections are properly receipted, deposited into authorized bank accounts, and recorded promptly.
  • Supervise bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unexplained differences.
  • Prepare periodic cash flow statements and short-term cash forecasts.
  • Ensure that payments are processed only with appropriate authorization and supporting documentation.
  • Monitor the availability of funds to meet payroll, rent, utility bills, supplier payments, taxes, and other financial obligations.

6. Payroll and Employee-Related Payments

  • Verify payroll information in coordination with the Human Resources and Administration Department.
  • Ensure that salaries, allowances, overtime, and other employee-related payments are supported by approved records.
  • Verify applicable payroll tax, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions before payment and remittance.
  • Ensure that payroll expenses are accurately recorded and properly reconciled.
  • Maintain confidentiality and appropriate controls over payroll and employee financial information.

7. Tax Compliance and Statutory Reporting

  • Ensure the timely preparation and submission of applicable tax declarations and statutory financial reports.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable income tax, withholding tax, VAT, payroll tax, pension, and other statutory obligations, as relevant to the Company's activities.
  • Maintain proper tax invoices, receipts, declarations, payment records, and supporting documents.
  • Coordinate with relevant authorities and external tax advisers, where necessary.
  • Follow changes in applicable financial and tax requirements and advise management on their implications.

8. Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
  • Prepare and analyze income and expenditure statements, cash flow reports, receivables and payables reports, and budget performance reports.
  • Analyze revenue and expense trends and assess the financial performance of leasing, security, and cleaning service operations.
  • Monitor key financial indicators, including revenue collection rates, overdue receivables, operating expense ratios, and budget variances.
  • Provide management with reliable financial information to support operational planning and business decisions.
  • Highlight material financial discrepancies, emerging risks, and opportunities for improved financial performance.

9. Internal Controls, Audit, and Risk Management

  • Implement and monitor internal financial controls to safeguard company cash, assets, records, and other financial resources.
  • Ensure segregation of duties between revenue collection, payment processing, transaction recording, and reconciliation, as appropriate to the Company's structure.
  • Identify potential financial irregularities, unauthorized expenditure, duplicate payments, revenue leakage, and other control weaknesses.
  • Coordinate internal and external audit activities and provide the required financial documents and explanations.
  • Follow up on audit findings and ensure the implementation of agreed corrective actions.
  • Recommend improvements to financial procedures, approval limits, documentation requirements, and reporting systems.

10. Team Supervision and Coordination

  • Supervise and guide finance and accounts personnel under the position's authority.
  • Allocate duties, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of assigned financial activities.
  • Provide technical guidance on accounting procedures, documentation, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Coordinate with leasing, property management, security, cleaning, procurement, and HR departments on financial matters.
  • Promote accountability, confidentiality, professional ethics, and compliance with company policies.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by the General Manager within the scope of the position.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Accounting & Finance or related field in finance sector.

Work Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in finance and accounting works of any sector of which at least 2 years in supervisory position.