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Director of Finance & Controlling

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.
Required Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Team building
  • Leadership
  • Team work

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the following link: https://forms.gle/5gqvX4MV4LYqz2ZR8.