Job Profile for the Position of Senior Accounting Controller

ONIVERSE (Calzedonia) Group, is an Italian company founded in Italy Verona, producing, and selling garment products, across the world. The group set up in 2015 a production plant in Tigray, Mekelle, Ashegoda Area, under the name of “ITACA TEXTILE PLC” and requires competent employees for the following vacant position.

• Job Title: Senior Accounting Controller 

• Location: Mekelle, Tigray

• Employment Type: Full time

• Salary: To be discussed according to the experience of the applicant

Job Summary

The senior accounting controller will provide financial analysis to support decision-making and ensure compliance with financial regulations. He/she engages in the accounting processes, which involves preparing financial reports, and plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. 

The resource will join the Administration Department reporting directly to the Administration Director, he/she will receive training on the company reporting system and will gradually grow his/her responsibilities in the position.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Financial Management: 

• Managing the day-to-day financial transactions and month-end/year-end close processes.

Reporting and Analysis: 

• Preparing accurate and timely financial statements, variance analysis, and other reports for management.

• Analyzing production costs, identifying areas for cost center, that enables the management to implement control measures.

• Collaborate with non-finance teams to extract and interpret financial data.

Budgeting and Forecasting: 

• Developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and monitoring actual results against forecasts.

• Forecasting cash inflow and outflow of the company detailed in months and updated every month.

Compliance:

• Ensuring compliance with relevant local and international accounting standards, policies, tax regulations, and other financial regulations.

Teamwork:

• Supervising and mentoring junior accounting staff, delegating tasks, and reviewing their work.

Strategic Support: 

• Providing financial insights and analysis to support management in making informed business decisions and strategic planning.

THE REWARDS

The successful applicants will join a well-established international group known for its dynamism, quality, and excellent level of service, and will be offered an attractive remuneration package that fully reflects the qualifications and experience he/she possesses. He/she also will have an exposure to international experience with our sister companies.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree and above in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Experience: More than 7 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on management accounting ACCA or CPA is preferable.

• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and financial analysis tools.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to effectively communicate financial information to various departments and Italian HQ.

• Industry Knowledge: preferable understanding of the garment industry and its specific accounting and financial requirements. Determination of the cost drivers in the garment production.

How To Apply

If you meet the above requirements, you are invited to send your CV (maximum 2 pages) and scanned documents of educational and work experience credentials along with a cover letter to berhe.sharew@itaca.et specifying in the email title “ITACA application - Senior Accounting Controller” within 10 consecutive days from the date of advertisements.

Remark

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further investigation.