About the Job

Position Title: Finance Manager

Company: OVID Real Estates

Reports To: Chief Finance Officer

Duty Station: Jimma Housing Project (Jimma Mega Housing Project)

Location Type: Office

Employment Type: Contract / Full time

Number of People Required: 1

Salary & Benefits: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Deadline: July 7th, 2026

Job Purpose & Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for safeguarding the organization’s financial health by overseeing budgeting, reporting, compliance, and cash flow management. Assigned to the Jimma Mega Housing Project, this role ensures accurate financial records, supports strategic decision-making, and provides leadership to the finance team to drive efficiency and accountability.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop project budgets and long-term financial forecasts. Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis. Advise management on financial risks and opportunities.
Accounting & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations. Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Maintain compliance with local tax laws and international accounting standards.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and investment strategies. Optimize working capital and ensure liquidity for operations.
Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Coordinate internal and external audits. Implement strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and build capacity within the finance staff to support organizational growth.

About You

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
Experience: Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role (Work Experience: 8-12 years; Managerial Experience: 1-3 years; Career Level: Senior Executive/C Level).
Domain Knowledge: Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax regulations.
Software: Proficiency in financial software and MS Excel.

Required Skill

Analytical skill

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit the following documents enclosed into a single PDF file:

A Cover Letter
An Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Clear scanned copies of supporting documents

Application Emails:

Submit the single PDF file to the following company email addresses:

⚠️ Critical Application Instruction: Please ensure that the title of the position is clearly written in the Subject Line of your application email as: Subject: Finance Manager

To apply for this job email your details to hr@ovid-realestates.com