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Deputy Finance Director

Gift Real Estate

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Finance

Financial Management

Addis Ababa

8 years

1 Position

2025-07-01

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2025-07-06

Required Skills

Management of Financial Resources

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Economics

Full Time

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Job Description

1. Strategic & Group-Level Oversight

  • Oversee and coordinate all financial operations across the GIFT Business Group and its subsidiaries.

  • Develop and implement group-wide financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.

  • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for all entities within the group.

  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital structure to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.

  • Prepare and present comprehensive project proposals to banks and financial institutions to secure loans and credit facilities.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

  • Ensure inter company transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.

  • Analyze group-wide profit and loss statements, identifying trends and advising on performance improvements.

2. Financial Operations & Compliance

  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting teams.

  • Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closings.

  • Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements.

  • Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring prompt resolution of audit issues.

  • Ensure full compliance with local and international financial regulations and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS).

  • Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.

3. Financial Management & Analysis

  • Provide in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions, investment appraisals, and risk assessments.

  • Support tax planning activities and ensure the timely filing of all statutory tax returns.

  • Oversee key accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and inventory accounting.

  • Continuously assess and enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting processes.

4. Team Leadership & Development

  • Train, mentor, and develop finance team members to build a high-performing department.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development within the finance team.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (master’s/MBA preferred)

  • Professional qualification such as ACCA or equivalent

  • 8+ years of progressive financial experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or deputy management role

  • Proven experience managing finance in a multi-entity or group company structure

  • Strong experience in dealing with financial institutions, including loan and credit facilities

  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards

  • Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel

  • Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills

How To Apply

Submit your application, updated CV and supporting credentials via email: giftrealestatehr2020@gmail.com

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Economics

Skills Required

Management of Financial Resources

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