Job Opportunity: Director of Finance position available at Abet Technologies PLC in Addis Ababa. Accounting and Finance, Business Development jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports To: Managing Director (MD)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-time

About Daye Bensa Business:

Daye Bensa Business PLC is entering a period of significant growth across its business units. We are looking for a senior talent acquisition officer who can build a strong, predictable, and structured hiring system. The role requires someone who moves quickly, communicates clearly, and knows how to scale recruitment without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities:

● Provide consolidated financial oversight and reporting across a portfolio of businesses spanning export, manufacturing, logistics, and other sectors.
● Align financial systems and governance structures to support multi-sector growth and group-level efficiency.
● Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with export business goals.
● Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting.
● Manage export-related financial operations, including Letters of Credit (LC), bank relationships, and international payments.
● Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, tax, trade, and export regulations.
● Monitor and optimize cash flow, cost control, profitability, and capital allocation.
● Prepare and present accurate financial statements and management reports.
● Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
● Provide strategic financial advice to support pricing, market expansion, and investment decisions.
● Recruit, lead, and mentor the finance and accounting team to high performance.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements:

The Director of Finance will be expected to ensure compliance with (but not limited to) the following in Ethiopia:

1. Tax Compliance

Corporate Income Tax (CIT) regulations, Withholding taxes (on services, royalties, etc.), Value-Added Tax (VAT) registration, collection, remittance, Personal Income Tax regulations for employees

2. Customs & Export Regulations

Ethiopian Customs Authority regulations for export documentation, Export permits/licenses, phytosanitary or quality certificates (if applicable), Compliance with foreign currency repatriation and export proceeds regulations

3. Accounting Standards & Reporting
Ethiopian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or IFRS (as required), Timely preparation of financial statements

4. Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits (annual audit by licensed external auditors), Filing of audited financial statements with regulatory authorities (e.g., Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Finance, or whichever agencies required)

5. Regulatory Bodies & Licensing
Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA), Authority for the regulation of exports and trade agencies

6. Corporate Governance & Internal Controls
Fraud prevention, risk management, internal control systems, Policies for ethics, anti-corruption, compliance
7. Banking & Financial Institutions’ Requirements

Maintaining relationships and compliance with commercial banks and export-credit agencies, Ensuring compliance with banking rules on foreign currency, letters of credit, guarantees

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
● CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional finance/accounting certification strongly preferred.
● At least 10/9 years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 4/5 years in a senior management role.
● Experience in retail, production, or export finance is highly desirable.
● Direct experience with export finance, especially in the coffee or agricultural commodities sector.
● Strong knowledge of Ethiopia’s tax laws, customs/export regulations, foreign exchange laws, and trade compliance.
● Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
● Proficiency with ERP systems, financial management software, and advanced reporting tools. 

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to girma@abetlabs.com. Use the subject line “Application: Director of Finance.” Applications Deadline January 28, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted