Awash Capital S.C Job Vacancy 2026 – Senior Finance Officer
Awash Capital S.C
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Awash Capital S.C is hiring a Senior Finance Officer in Addis Ababa. Applicants with accounting or finance experience in regulated financial services are invited to apply by September 9, 2026.
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Vacancy Overview
Organization: Awash Capital S.C. Job Title: Senior Finance Officer Job Category: Accounting & Finance / Investment Banking Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-Time Vacancy No.: AC/0007/2026 Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional accounting/finance experience Application Deadline: September 9, 2026
About Awash Capital S.C.
Awash Capital S.C. is an investment bank operating in Ethiopia’s emerging capital market. The company provides investment banking, corporate finance and advisory, brokerage and securities trading, and research and market intelligence services. It is licensed as an investment bank by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and is a trading member of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX).
Senior Finance Officer
Job Summary
The Senior Finance Officer will handle financial reporting, accounting, tax compliance, regulatory reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial controls in line with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS. Maintain accurate accounting records and support timely month-end and year-end closing. Prepare and submit statutory reports to ECMA, ESX, and CSD. Prepare and file VAT, withholding, income, payroll, and other applicable tax returns. Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and segregation of client funds. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities. Coordinate internal and external audit processes. Support accounting for investment banking and advisory fees.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field . An MSc or MBA is preferred. Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA , or active registration with the Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE) , is strongly preferred. At least 5 years of relevant professional accounting or finance experience . At least 2 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position . Experience in financial services or another regulated financial institution is preferred.
Skills and Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of IFRS . Good knowledge of Ethiopian tax law and compliance requirements. Peachtree/Sage proficiency is mandatory. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. ERP experience is an advantage. Understanding of investment banking operations, asset management, and financial markets. Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving abilities. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly regulated investment-banking environment.
Salary
Salary was not specified in the vacancy announcement. Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
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Vacancy Overview
Organization: Awash Capital S.C. Job Title: Senior Finance Officer Job Category: Accounting & Finance / Investment Banking Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Employment Type: Full-Time Vacancy No.: AC/0007/2026 Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional accounting/finance experience Application Deadline: September 9, 2026
About Awash Capital S.C.
Awash Capital S.C. is an investment bank operating in Ethiopia’s emerging capital market. The company provides investment banking, corporate finance and advisory, brokerage and securities trading, and research and market intelligence services. It is licensed as an investment bank by the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) and is a trading member of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX).
Senior Finance Officer
Job Summary
The Senior Finance Officer will handle financial reporting, accounting, tax compliance, regulatory reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, and financial controls in line with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS. Maintain accurate accounting records and support timely month-end and year-end closing. Prepare and submit statutory reports to ECMA, ESX, and CSD. Prepare and file VAT, withholding, income, payroll, and other applicable tax returns. Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and segregation of client funds. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities. Coordinate internal and external audit processes. Support accounting for investment banking and advisory fees.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field . An MSc or MBA is preferred. Professional certification such as ACCA or CPA , or active registration with the Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE) , is strongly preferred. At least 5 years of relevant professional accounting or finance experience . At least 2 years of experience in a senior finance or accounting position . Experience in financial services or another regulated financial institution is preferred.
Skills and Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of IFRS . Good knowledge of Ethiopian tax law and compliance requirements. Peachtree/Sage proficiency is mandatory. Strong Microsoft Excel skills. ERP experience is an advantage. Understanding of investment banking operations, asset management, and financial markets. Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving abilities. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly regulated investment-banking environment.
Salary
Salary was not specified in the vacancy announcement. Salary and benefits will be provided in accordance with the organization’s pay scale and Ethiopian labor standards.
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