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Finance Officer

ChipChip Social

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Finance

Accounting

Addis Ababa

3 years - 5 years

1 Position

2025-08-28

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2025-09-21

Required Skills

analyse financial risk

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Fields of study

Accounting

Finance

Full Time

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Job Description

We are hiring a Finance Officer to strengthen our accounting and finance function, ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax and regulatory requirements, and support smooth financial operations across our warehouse and inventory processes.

This position has been created to build up our finance department as the company grows, enhancing collaboration, distributing workload, and supporting continued success.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Financial Record Keeping & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and timely financial records.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Reconcile bank statements, receivables, payables, and general ledger accounts.

  • Deliver clear financial reports to support management decision-making.

2. Tax Compliance

  • Prepare and submit VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, and annual income tax filings.

  • Ensure full compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and deadlines.

  • Monitor regulatory changes and advise the team proactively.

3. Month-End & Year-End Closing

  • Take ownership of month-end and year-end closing processes.

  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and summary reports.

  • Facilitate audit readiness and support audit activities.

4. Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Implement and maintain internal controls aligned with accounting standards and local regulations.

  • Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Support preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.

  • Analyze variances and recommend actionable improvements.

  • Assist in cost monitoring and financial planning.

6. Payroll & Employee Benefits

  • Manage payroll processes ensuring accuracy and tax compliance.

  • Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure timely disbursements.

7. Audit & External Collaboration

  • Coordinate and support external audit activities.

  • Liaise with tax authorities and regulatory bodies on compliance matters.

8. Warehouse Financial Oversight & Governance

  • Collaborate closely with warehouse operations to ensure accurate financial tracking.

  • Implement controls for inventory, stock valuation, and financial accountability in warehouse processes

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 3–5 years of finance experience, preferably in accounting, compliance, or operations.

  • Knowledge of Ethiopian tax regulations and financial reporting standards.

  • Proficiency with accounting software and digital finance tools.

  • Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and process-focused.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.

  • Opportunity to grow in a fast-scaling e-commerce company.

  • Exposure to accounting, tax compliance, and warehouse financial operations.

  • Work with a high-performing, dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

 Interested candidates should apply via THIS LINK

Fields Of Study

Accounting

Finance

Skills Required

analyse financial risk

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