Job Overview
Abet Technologies PLC External Vacancy Announcement. Job Position – Director of Finance.
Key Details
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Deadline: March 10th, 2026
Job Requirements & Description
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
- CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional finance/accounting certification strongly preferred.
- At least 10/9 years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 4/5 years in a senior management role.
- Experience in retail, production, or export finance is highly desirable.
- Direct experience with export finance, especially in the coffee or agricultural commodities sector.
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopia’s tax laws, customs/export regulations, foreign exchange laws, and trade compliance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, financial management software, and advanced reporting tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consolidated financial oversight and reporting across a portfolio of businesses spanning export, manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors.
- Align financial systems and governance structures to support multi-sector growth and group-level efficiency.
- Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with export business goals.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Manage export-related financial operations, including Letters of Credit (LC), bank relationships, and international payments.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, tax, trade, and export regulations.
- Monitor and optimize cash flow, cost control, profitability, and capital allocation.
- Prepare and present accurate financial statements and management reports.
- Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide strategic financial advice to support pricing, market expansion, and investment decisions.
- Recruit, lead, and mentor the finance and accounting team to high performance.
Requirement Skill
- Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP
- IFRS Reporting
Desired Skill
- Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS and ERP
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Use the subject line “Application: Director of Finance.”