About the Job
DEDE Bottle Factory PLC is an emerging bottle manufacturer dedicated to high-quality, sustainable production. Located in Debre Birhan, with a contact office in Addis Ababa, our state-of-the-art facility is currently in the advanced project phase. We are preparing for full-scale operations with cutting-edge machinery and expert teams to serve both local and international markets with innovative bottle solutions. Our company invites competent and qualified applicants for the following positions.
Job Purpose
The Tax & Treasury Manager is responsible for managing the company's tax affairs, treasury operations, cash flow, banking relationships, foreign currency requirements, and financing-related activities. The role ensures timely and accurate tax compliance, effective liquidity management, optimum utilization of banking facilities, and adequate availability of funds to support uninterrupted manufacturing and business operations.
The position will also provide timely financial information and analysis to the Finance Director and management to support cash management, financing decisions, tax planning, and overall financial risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Treasury Management
Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow forecasts and monitor actual cash flow against forecasts.
Monitor daily cash and bank positions and ensure adequate liquidity to meet operational, supplier, payroll, tax, and financing obligations.
Manage relationships with commercial banks, Development Bank of Ethiopia, and other financial institutions.
Manage and monitor loans, overdrafts, bank guarantees, letters of credit, and other banking facilities.
Monitor loan repayment schedules, interest expenses, bank charges, and compliance with financing terms.
Coordinate foreign currency requirements, LC applications, import payments, and other foreign currency transactions.
Develop and implement effective cash management and treasury policies and controls.
Prepare regular treasury reports covering cash positions, cash flow, bank facilities, loans, LCs, guarantees, and foreign currency exposure.
Support the Finance Director in financing negotiations, loan restructuring, refinancing, and other banking arrangements.
Ensure timely bank reconciliations and resolution of outstanding items.
Tax Management
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, submission, and settlement of all applicable tax obligations.
Review tax calculations, reconciliations, and statutory returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Monitor tax compliance and ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
Coordinate tax audits, assessments, and communications with tax authorities.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and advise management on their financial implications.
Identify tax risks and support management in implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
About You
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting &Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent is highly preferable.
Minimum 7–10 years of relevant finance experience, with significant experience in taxation and treasury functions.
At least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
Strong experience in Ethiopian tax laws, regulations, and tax administration practices.
Proven experience in cash flow management, banking operations, loans, LCs, guarantees, and foreign currency transactions.
Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or project/greenfield environments is highly desirable.
Experience dealing with commercial banks and development/financial institutions is an advantage.
Strong financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills is required.
Requirement Skill
Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP
Corporate Finance & Valuation
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Tax Compliance (Withholding Tax), Documentation & Filing
Financial control & reporting Treasury & cash management
ACCA Certification
Tax & Government Liaison