About this role
The Manager – Financial Review and Group Reporting provides an independent, technical challenge layer over financial results, accounting judgments and group reporting outputs. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role identifies reporting risks, validates consistency with IFRS and Group accounting policies, and coordinates high‑quality Safaricom and Vodacom Group reporting. It translates complex financial results into clear, actionable insights for senior management while not being responsible for transaction processing, close execution, statutory statements, balance‑sheet reconciliations, or end‑to‑end audit management.
At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In less than five years, we have grown to serve over 15 million 90 days active customers, with our network now reaching 60% of Ethiopia’s population; a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.
Guided by our core values of Customer Obsession, Innovation, Integrity, and Get It Done Together, we are building a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That is why, for three consecutive years, we have proudly earned the Top Employer Award. In addition, we have received the African Top Employer recognition for the first time, reflecting our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future.
To provide an independent financial review and technical challenge layer over financial results, accounting judgments and Group reporting outputs. The role supports the Financial Controller by identifying reporting risks, validating consistency with IFRS and Group accounting policies, coordinating high-quality Safaricom Group and Vodacom Group reporting, and translating financial results into clear insights. The role does not own transaction processing, close execution, statutory financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations or end-to-end audit management.
Key responsibilities
Independent financial review and quality assurance
- Perform independent analytical review of monthly, quarterly, interim and annual financial results after preparation by the R2R teams.
- Challenge material movements, unusual trends, unsupported balances, late adjustments and inconsistencies across the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
- Confirm that significant review exceptions are documented, assigned and resolved or formally escalated before reporting sign-off.
- Provide the Financial Controller with a concise summary of key reporting risks, unresolved matters and recommended action
Technical accounting review
Review significant accounting judgments, estimates and complex transactions, including revenue, leases, provisions, impairments, intercompany matters and new commercial arrangements.
- Assess consistency of proposed accounting treatments with IFRS and Group accounting policies and prepare or review technical accounting position papers.
- Monitor new or amended IFRS requirements and coordinate impact assessments, implementation readiness and policy updates.
- Escalate material or contentious accounting matters to the Senior Manager: Record to Report and Financial Controller for decision.
Group reporting coordination and review
- Coordinate the reporting timetable, templates, validation requirements and query log for Safaricom Group and Vodacom Group submissions.
- Prepare Group reporting packs, certifications and disclosures for accuracy, completeness, internal consistency and alignment with underlying ledgers and approved financial results.
- Coordinate responses to Group Finance reporting queries and track adjustments through to closure.
- Maintain reconciliation between local financial statements, Group reporting submissions and approved consolidation adjustment
- Own the preparation, validation and loading of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting data into HFM and other Group reporting platforms, including mapping reviews, validation checks, reconciliation to local ledgers and resolution of system validation exceptions
Reporting insights and management review support
Prepare clear analysis of financial performance, balance sheet movements, cash flow drivers and significant accountingdevelopments for the Financial Controller and Finance Leadership Team.
- Develop focused review dashboards, exception reports and reporting-quality indicators.
- Convert technical accounting and reporting matters into concise, decision-useful commentary for senior stakeholder
Statutory reporting and audit technical support
- Provide technical review of interim and annual statutory financial statements and disclosures prepared by the R2R team.
- Validate alignment between statutory financial statements, Group reporting figures and approved accounting positions.
- Support audits on technical accounting matters, review proposed audit adjustments and assess their reporting impact.
- Maintain and issues register for technical reporting matters and follow up agreed corrective actions.
Financial reporting controls and continuous improvement
- Design and perform financial review controls focused on material reporting risks, consistency checks and evidence of management review.
- Perform thematic reviews of recurring reporting issues and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
- Identify automation opportunities within financial review, analytics and Group reporting, and support approved finance transformation initiatives.
- Maintain clear review documentation and audit trails for judgments, exceptions, conclusions and approvals.
Stakeholder and People Leadership
Build effective working relationships with R2R, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Commercial Finance, Regulatory, Systems, Group Finance and external auditors.
- Provide constructive challenge while preserving clear accountability between preparers, reviewers and approvers.
- Facilitate timely resolution of cross-functional reporting matters and escalate unresolved risk
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Group reporting packs reviewed and cleared within agreed reporting timelines.
- Material review exceptions identified before submission and tracked to closure.
- No material inconsistencies between approved local results, statutory reporting and Group submissions.
- Technical accounting papers completed for material or complex matters before sign-off.
- Timely implementation of new or revised IFRS and Group accounting requirements.
- Reduction in recurring reporting errors, late adjustments and unresolved review points.
- Completion and evidence of key financial review controls in line with the control calendar.
- Quality and timeliness of management reporting insights and stakeholder responses.
- Required Skills and Competencies
- Technical & Professional Competencies
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, IAS, Group accounting policies and financial statement presentation and disclosure requirements.
- Strong financial statement review, analytical review and technical accounting capabilities.
- Experience in Group reporting, consolidation reporting tools and reporting validations.
- Ability to challenge constructively, exercise professional judgment and communicate complex accounting matters clearly.
- Strong stakeholder coordination, issue resolution and written communication skills.
- High standards of accuracy, integrity, documentation and attention to detail.
- Experience with ERP, consolidation, reporting and financial close systems exposure to finance transformation is an advantage
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent.
- Minimum 7–10 years' progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, auditing, or financial control roles.
- Experience within a multinational organization, telecommunications environment, shared services environment, or leading audit firm is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in statutory reporting, Group reporting, IFRS implementation, and audit management.
- Experience with ERP platforms and finance transformation