Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the full financial management cycle and streamlining essential day-to-day corporate operations. The role bridges rigorous financial oversight—including general ledger accounting, treasury, IFRS reporting, and Ministry of Revenue tax compliance—with leadership in administrative management, procurement, and team supervision for a growing technology enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Accounting:
Manage full-cycle accounting, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, monthly bank reconciliations, and executive financial reporting.
Treasury & Budgeting:
Oversee cash flow, petty cash, expense monitoring, rolling financial forecasts, variance analysis, and project profitability evaluations.
Tax Compliance & Statutory Obligations:
Prepare, review, and file monthly and annual tax declarations (VAT, Withholding, Income Tax, Pension, Business Profit Tax) via MoR portals and manage payroll disbursement.
Audit & Internal Controls:
Establish, refine, and enforce internal financial controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) while directing annual external audit preparations.
Operational Administration & Leadership:
Direct vendor management, procurement, office administration, asset tracking, and mentor junior finance and operations personnel.
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field from a recognized university (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is strongly preferred).
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and corporate finance, including at least 2 years in a senior, supervisory, or managerial role.
Required Skills & Competencies
Expert-level knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws, statutory compliance, and modern accounting software (ERP systems, QuickBooks, Peachtree, and advanced MS Excel).
Uncompromising integrity, analytical rigor, and strong autonomous execution capability under strict deadlines.
Required Skill Tags:
Decision-making skills, communication, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and tax compliance.
Desired Skill Tags:
Financial modeling, IFRS implementation, vendor negotiation, team leadership, and treasury management.