Location: Addis Ababa, Gerji, Ethiopia
Deadline: September 21, 2025
Job Description
The Director of Finance & Controlling will provide strategic financial leadership, oversee financial planning and reporting, and ensure the company’s long-term financial health. You will play a key role in digitalizing our financial operations, strengthening compliance, and improving efficiency and transparency. This position requires a balance of hands-on financial management and strategic business controlling to support the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
- Act as a financial advisor to the CEO and executive team.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
- Provide data-driven insights to guide sound business decisions.
Controlling & Performance Monitoring
- Establish financial controls to track performance against budgets and KPIs.
- Identify risks and opportunities for cost optimization and growth.
Digital Financial Systems
- Drive the transition to fully digital accounting and bookkeeping.
- Implement real-time financial tracking, reporting, and automation tools.
Financial Operations Oversight
- Manage accounting, cash flow, audits, and tax obligations.
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
Compliance & External Relations
- Ensure compliance with Ethiopian laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and external partners.
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the finance team to build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Promote adoption of digital finance tools and agile practices.
About You
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced certifications (MBA, ACCA, CPA, or CFA) are highly desirable.
- Experience: 8+ years of senior financial leadership experience, ideally in a startup, digital, or high-growth company. Experience in e-commerce or technology-driven businesses is a strong plus
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of financial principles and controlling practices.
- Proficiency with digital accounting platforms and tools.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-scaling e-commerce environment.
- Possibility of company share options for top performance.
- The chance to be part of ChipChip – the most intelligent and hardest-working company in Africa.
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Team building
- Leadership
- Team work
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the following link: https://forms.gle/5gqvX4MV4LYqz2ZR8.