Senior finance officer

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On behalf of Dololo Import and Export Plc, (dololoet.com) we are seeking a qualified Senior Finance Officer to join their team in Addis Ababa.

Job Summary

Dololo Import and Export Plc is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our import and export company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and experience working with international transactions. The Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for managing the financial records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing accurate financial reports to support decision-making processes.

Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Prepare and manage all financial and management reports, including reconciliations, cash flow analyses, balance sheets, and financial utilization reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Prepare annual financial statements, including the statement of financial position, profit and loss account, and statement of cash flows for external stakeholders such as shareholders, tax authorities, and financers.
• Ensure all statutory tax obligations (VAT, withholding tax, employee income tax, annual profit tax, etc.) are accurately settled on time.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for business strategy and growth.
• Facilitate external audit services, at the end of each fiscal year, in order to get an opinion on fair presentation of business unit’s financial position.
• Design and implement KPI dashboards and financial monitoring tools for real-time oversight.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, General Manager, and Board on financial sustainability and expansion.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, and government agencies to maintain strong institutional relationships.
• Accurate and timely preparation of financial management reports within Ethiopia.
• Effective management and control of cash flows, working capital, and budgets within Ethiopia.
• Effective management of the finance team.
• Effective strategic and operational support.
• Effective teamwork (both internal and external stakeholders) and self-management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Professional qualification such as CPA or similar.
• At least 3 years in a senior finance or director-level position, ideally in a trading, logistics, or import/export business.
• In-depth knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws, financial regulations, and procurement rules.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software (e.g., Peachtree, IFRS, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP).

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years of Financial Management experience.

Required Skills:

• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial & Budget Management
• Corporate Finance & Valuation
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email).
• Analysis and comparison of department budgets with the financial budget.
• Strong financial analysis.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the following link: https://forms.gle/quwFvRPqJg2ieXww5

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