COMPANY BACKGROUND 

Tadesse Desta Business Group (TDBG) is one of the seasoned and prominent private companies in Ethiopia. It incorporates three legal business entities namely; Tadesse Desta Import and Export, AZTAD Industrial and Trading PLC and Azeb Tadesse Coffee supplier under its umbrella. It engages in import/export, transport and manufacturing business. 

Job Summary 

The Deputy CEO – Corporate Services will work closely with the CEO to drive organizational vision and strategy and to create management practices that enable a high performing and effective team. Key responsibilities will include providing oversight of all TDBG operational functions, including finance and accounting, human capital management, and information systems and digital technology. The ideal candidate should demonstrate previous executive leadership experience in a similar capacity. Provide a financial management report that would show the performance management system and the business continuity of the company. He/she will be responsible for creating the performance management system at the company, business unit and individual level against the strategic direction and operational plan of the company. Manage all HR functions, culture alignment with the vision, mission and values of the organization and related issues including training when necessary, supervise a number of HR and Admin, finance and Accounts and general service staff are providing the required service in and efficient manager for each business lines and the company at large.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support in aligning management and staff around the organization’s vision and strategic objectives

• Contribute to the TDBG’s strategic and operational direction

• Lead in the adoption and integration of an Enterprise Risk Management Framework

• Support the CEO in ensuring the optimization of financial resources in pursuance of the TDBG’s strategic objectives

• Provide recommendations on the TDBG’s investment and cash management strategies

• Oversee and provide guidance on financial planning, records management, reporting, auditing and budgeting

• Contribute to building a highly inclusive culture to foster employee engagement and productivity

• Oversee the effective execution of human resources functions

• Provide guidance on appropriate remuneration policies and compensation structures for TDBG employees

• Oversee all information technology related activities within the TDBG

• Ensure that strategic data from respective divisions are collected and processed, keeping the executive management team informed of updates and changes to respective information systems’ specifications that may be needed

• Oversee the development and implementation of an effective communications strategy

• Any other related tasks assigned

Reports to; CEO

Directs Reports include: -

• Executive officer–Corporate Human Resources & G/Services, Executive officer–corporate Finance, Manager–ICT & Knowledge 
  management.

Salary: - Negotiable & Attractive

Job Requirements

Required Educational background, Work Experience and competencies: -

• MA/MBA or a master’s degree in accounting and finance with a minimum of 12 years’ experience performing a similar role, functioning in an executive leadership position at least for 6 years with strong team management skills 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop a high-performance culture in organizations

• Proven track record in developing and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals, with experience in allocating resources effectively

• Demonstrated ability to inspire respect and trust with a penchant for achieving results

• Experience working in the financial services sector would be an asset

• Ability to motivate & empower others to reach company goals,

• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills,

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with the different stakeholders is also other skills required for the position.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants fulfilling the above criteria are invited to send their application along with non-returnable CVs and copies of relevant credentials within seven consecutive working days from the first publication date via email address ceo@tadessedesta.com by mentioning the Job Title on the subject line of your email or apply in person, at its head office, Afework building, 9th floor.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.