Job Description

About the job

On behalf of Dololo Import and Export Plc, (https://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 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 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 & timely preparation of financial management reports within Ethiopia
Effective management and control of cash-flows, working capital and budgets within Ethiopia
Effective management of finance team
Effective strategic and operational support
Effective teamwork (both internal and external stakeholders) and self-management

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

BA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
At least 3 years in a senior finance 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: 4 years Financial Management experience

Required Skills

attention to detailMicrosoft Office Pack: WordExcelAccessPublisherOutlookPowerpointProven experience using accounting software such as PeachtreeQuickBooksor other ERP systemsChartered Accountant/CIA; risk management certificationsAdaptabilityTeam workBasic knowledge of user interface communication

Level

Senior(5-8 years)

Location

Addis Ababa

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at jobs@vastatalent.com

with the subject line " Senior Accountant "

Senior Accountant - dololo import export

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