Statement of the Purpose

The job holder is responsible for managing security-related registration processes and reporting activities; and focuses on ensuring compliance, accuracy, and transparency in securities registration and disclosures.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the registration process for securities offered in the capital markets, including stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments

• Review security registration applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements

• Ensure that securities being registered meet regulatory standards, disclosure obligations, and relevant legal frameworks

• Maintain well-organized records of security registration applications, approvals, and supporting documentation

• Interact with issuers and market participants to facilitate the security registration process, address inquiries, and provide updates

• Prepare accurate and timely reports on registered securities, disclosures, and other relevant information for regulatory oversight

• Collaborate with internal teams, legal advisors, issuers, and regulatory authorities to facilitate security registration and reporting

• Ensure that issuers adhere to disclosure requirements, providing investors with accurate and transparent information

• Conduct due diligence on securities to verify their legitimacy, integrity, and alignment with market regulations

• Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant security registration and reporting

• Manage timelines for processing security registration applications, disclosures, and regulatory reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance security registration processes, improving efficiency and accuracy

• Monitor ongoing compliance of registered securities with regulatory standards, taking corrective actions when necessary

• Assess potential risks related to security registration and reporting, implementing measures to mitigate them

• Professional roles in accounting, auditing, and financial report preparation, especially roles related to IFRS compliance and corporate financial statements.

• Reviewing financial documents for regulatory compliance

• Risk assessment in financial institutions or other organizations 

• Advising investors in financial decisions

• Receiving, reviewing, and processing applications and data, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, 

• Company due diligence and documentation management.

• Performs related works as required 

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Banking & Finance or related field from an Accredited or recognized learning institution.

• 4 years of relevant experience in financial reporting and financial analysis. (CPA/ACCA or certified with a related professional accounting or financial qualifications)

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Possess knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards, including preparation and analysis of corporate financial statements.

• Knowledge of analyzing investments, portfolio management, and capital allocation.

• Knowledge of country company laws and capital market instruments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability 

• High level of detail and accuracy in the review of regulatory filings.

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Ability to organize and manage time to provide timely completion of multiple tasks.

• Proficiency in MS Office and use of communication platforms and tools

• Certifications in corporate finance, capital markets, or related.

What We Do 

Ethiopian Capital Market Authority is established by Capital Market Proclamation No 1248/2021 as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority. One of the major objectives of ECMA is to ensure the existence of a capital market environment in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair, and efficient manner. ECMA, as a regulatory authority, grants licenses to any person to operate as a security exchange, derivative exchange, security depository and clearing company, capital market service provider, over-the-counter trading facility, or any other activity deemed by ECMA as a regulated activity under its jurisdiction. ECMA regulates and oversees trading in primary and secondary markets of securities, the use of electronic trading platforms that deal with securities and gives recognition and oversees the activities of self-regulatory organizations.  

How To Apply

Application Procedure

•  Please send your CV and application letter including answers to the below application questions to THIS LINK

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