Finance Director

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• Key Responsibilities
• A. Strategic Financial Leadership
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Advise executive management on financial performance, risks, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis for strategic planning, operational decisions, and resource allocation.
• Evaluate business opportunities, new products, and services.
• Establish financial policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• B. Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Lead annual budget preparation, implementation, monitoring, and financial forecasting.
• Develop financial models, projections, and scenario analyses.
• Monitor budget utilization and investigate variances.
• Establish financial performance indicators and reporting systems.
• Recommend measures to improve cost efficiency, profitability, and resource utilization.
• C. Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Oversee accounting operations, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial records and reports.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain accounting policies, documentation, and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up on audit findings.
• D. Treasury and Cash Flow Management
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
• Manage company funds, banking relationships, and payment processes.
• Monitor liquidity requirements and ensure adequate financial resources.
• Maintain controls over cash management, disbursements, and financial transactions.
• Support financial planning for technology investments, expansion, and new initiatives.
• E. Financial Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Ethiopian laws, tax requirements, accounting standards, and relevant financial sector regulations.
• Maintain internal financial controls, approval procedures, and segregation of duties.
• Identify and manage liquidity, operational, fraud, and financial reporting risks.
• Coordinate with regulators, auditors, tax authorities, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable National Bank of Ethiopia requirements.
• Maintain financial records and documentation according to legal and regulatory requirements.
• F. Tax Management and Statutory Reporting
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, declarations, and timely payments.
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of taxes and statutory obligations.
• Monitor tax legislation changes and assess their impact.
• Coordinate with tax authorities and external tax advisers.
• G. Business Performance and Cost Management
• Analyze revenue, expenditure, profitability, and financial sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to optimize operating costs.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for executive management.
• Work with departments to improve budget discipline and financial accountability.
• Assess the financial impact of business initiatives, technology expenditures, and operational improvements.
• H. Financial Systems and Process Improvement
• Oversee improvements to financial management systems, accounting processes, and reporting tools.
• Promote automation, accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in financial operations.
• Establish controls over digital transactions and technology-related expenditures.
• Collaborate with technology, operations, compliance, and other departments to strengthen financial processes.
• Develop scalable financial systems to support company growth.

Required qualifications

• Required Qualifications and Experience
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Accounting and Finance, or a closely related field.
• A master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is an advantage.
• ACCA, CPA, or an equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Professional Experience
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or senior financial management role.
• Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Experience managing financial operations, preparing management reports, and supporting executive-level decision-making.
• Experience in fintech, banking, digital financial services, telecommunications, or another regulated industry is an advantage.
• Experience in financial audits, tax compliance, regulatory reporting, and financial risk management.
• Required Skills
• Account management and accountability.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, GAAP, IFRS, and ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial records, balance sheets, income statements, and financial forecasts.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong accounting and financial management skills.
• ACCA certification or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or Business Management.

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