Financial Controller
EXPORT TRADING COMPANY
Head Office, Addis Ababa
Role description
Our Sister company
EXPORT TRADING COMPANY
is hiring for the following positiom
Position:
Financial Controller
Location:
Head Office, Addis Ababa
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Developing Financial Strategies to mitigate the challenges.
Budgeting & Forecasting - Both short Term and Long Term.
Analyzing Financial/Production/ Sales performance to determine and report regarding the general heath of the Company.
And deviation from Industry Standard -
Full responsibility and execution related to Management Accounting.
Driving the company P&L - Looking at all parameters that affect this and ensure timely decisions to maximize this are taken
Ensuring budget is being followed and highlight any deviations and plan of action along with management
Sensitivity analyisis for different scenarios based on future developments
Financial Reporting
Submission of FS to the Board with key pointers and suggestions for mitigating their challenges if any
Making sure that the Reports are SAP generated and Dash Boards are updated
Presentation of the Annual Budget for approval from the Board
Treasury & Cash Management
Managing company’s cash flow, investments, and banking relationships. - Must ensure talking to the Bankers regularly Forex arrangement / LC arrangements
Capital Structure and Fundraising
Ensuring all the Capital Investments /franco valuta are capitalised Asses WC requirement and arrange from Banks, exploring new models for raising funds as well as FX Identifying Investment Opportunities - Utilisation if idle funds.
Cost Control and Efficiency
Overseeing cost management and operational efficiency initiatives.
Ensuring that the Management has live data related Cost of Product for decision making.
Analysing Costing Reports and taking corrective measures
Compliance & Governance
Annual Statutory Audit
Tax Audit
All other Statutory compliances, including Labour laws/Environmental Impact Regulations. Etc.
Updating the Management regarding the changes in different Tax laws and their impact on the Company. Gathering market intelligence, peer process
Legal Cases
Follow up on legal cases.
Working on strategies with the legal teams
Team Leadership
Leading the Finance Team including Store and creating a strong efficient culture
Weekly Review Meetings with the Team / Together or One to one
Weekly Review Meeting with Production and HR for coordinated functioning
Purchase & Procurement
To oversee the function of P2P and ensure availability of Material in the Factory
To ensure that funding is available for the Purchases
MIS REPORTS
Must ensure submission of MIS Reports - on time for All Departments
Submit consolidated MIS for all Dept to the Board
Training & Development
Ensuring proper and periodical training is done to the Finance Team
Ensuring that the Team is updated with the Tax and other accounting changes
Risk Matrix
Identify and asses risks on different operations and to suggest solutions, plug the same.
Sop Implementation
Ensure implementation and adherence to SOPs, systems and internal controls
Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional certification (ACCA preferred)
Minimum
5 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of
IFRS and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in
Peachtree or similar accounting software
Experience in similar industry is an advantage
How To Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Addressed to HR Manager, Export Trading Company
Clearly mention the position applied for
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Include at least
two professional referees
Educational Documents
Degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Professional certifications
Submission
Email:
hr.ethiopia@etgworld.com
Deadline
Application closing date:
June 15, 2026
Skills (mandatory):
Communication, Attention to detail
Apply Now!
EXPORT TRADING COMPANY
is hiring for the following positiom
Position:
Financial Controller
Location:
Head Office, Addis Ababa
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Developing Financial Strategies to mitigate the challenges.
Budgeting & Forecasting - Both short Term and Long Term.
Analyzing Financial/Production/ Sales performance to determine and report regarding the general heath of the Company.
And deviation from Industry Standard -
Full responsibility and execution related to Management Accounting.
Driving the company P&L - Looking at all parameters that affect this and ensure timely decisions to maximize this are taken
Ensuring budget is being followed and highlight any deviations and plan of action along with management
Sensitivity analyisis for different scenarios based on future developments
Financial Reporting
Submission of FS to the Board with key pointers and suggestions for mitigating their challenges if any
Making sure that the Reports are SAP generated and Dash Boards are updated
Presentation of the Annual Budget for approval from the Board
Treasury & Cash Management
Managing company’s cash flow, investments, and banking relationships. - Must ensure talking to the Bankers regularly Forex arrangement / LC arrangements
Capital Structure and Fundraising
Ensuring all the Capital Investments /franco valuta are capitalised Asses WC requirement and arrange from Banks, exploring new models for raising funds as well as FX Identifying Investment Opportunities - Utilisation if idle funds.
Cost Control and Efficiency
Overseeing cost management and operational efficiency initiatives.
Ensuring that the Management has live data related Cost of Product for decision making.
Analysing Costing Reports and taking corrective measures
Compliance & Governance
Annual Statutory Audit
Tax Audit
All other Statutory compliances, including Labour laws/Environmental Impact Regulations. Etc.
Updating the Management regarding the changes in different Tax laws and their impact on the Company. Gathering market intelligence, peer process
Legal Cases
Follow up on legal cases.
Working on strategies with the legal teams
Team Leadership
Leading the Finance Team including Store and creating a strong efficient culture
Weekly Review Meetings with the Team / Together or One to one
Weekly Review Meeting with Production and HR for coordinated functioning
Purchase & Procurement
To oversee the function of P2P and ensure availability of Material in the Factory
To ensure that funding is available for the Purchases
MIS REPORTS
Must ensure submission of MIS Reports - on time for All Departments
Submit consolidated MIS for all Dept to the Board
Training & Development
Ensuring proper and periodical training is done to the Finance Team
Ensuring that the Team is updated with the Tax and other accounting changes
Risk Matrix
Identify and asses risks on different operations and to suggest solutions, plug the same.
Sop Implementation
Ensure implementation and adherence to SOPs, systems and internal controls
Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, or related field
Professional certification (ACCA preferred)
Minimum
5 years of relevant experience
Strong knowledge of
IFRS and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in
Peachtree or similar accounting software
Experience in similar industry is an advantage
How To Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Addressed to HR Manager, Export Trading Company
Clearly mention the position applied for
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Include at least
two professional referees
Educational Documents
Degree certificates
Academic transcripts
Professional certifications
Submission
Email:
hr.ethiopia@etgworld.com
Deadline
Application closing date:
June 15, 2026
Skills (mandatory):
Communication, Attention to detail
Apply Now!