Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Finance Specialist – Import and Export Operations
Organization: Jemal Adem Import and Export
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: November 12, 2026
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About the Company
Jemal Adem Import and Export is engaged in international trade, particularly the export of coffee and other agricultural commodities and the import of food items and other commodities. Given the nature of its business operations, the company seeks to strengthen its financial management, accounting systems, internal controls, costing and financial reporting.
The company invites qualified and experienced professionals to apply for the position of Finance Specialist, with demonstrated experience in import and export financial management, particularly coffee exports and commodity imports.
Job Purpose
The Finance Specialist will be responsible for managing and strengthening the company's accounting and financial management operations, ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions, proper costing of imported and exported commodities, effective cash-flow management, tax compliance and timely financial reporting.
The position holder will also establish and maintain systematic accounting procedures, documentation and internal control systems using Peachtree Accounting Software.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
A. Accounting and Financial Transaction Recording
Record all financial transactions accurately and timely using Peachtree Accounting Software.
Maintain appropriate accounting codes, ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounts.
Conduct regular bank, cash, supplier and customer reconciliations.
Ensure all transactions are properly supported by invoices, receipts, contracts and other relevant documents.
B. Import and Export Costing
Prepare detailed costing for coffee exports, including coffee purchases, transportation, processing, warehousing, packaging, logistics, financing and other related expenses.
Calculate the total landed cost of imported food items and other commodities, including purchase prices, freight, insurance, customs duties, taxes, clearing charges and transportation.
Allocate costs appropriately to individual commodities and transactions.
Analyze sales prices, gross margins and profitability of import and export activities.
Monitor actual costs against estimated costs and investigate significant variances.
Record foreign currency transactions and reconcile exchange rate differences.
C. Import and Export Documentation
Maintain complete and organized financial documentation for all import and export transactions.
Ensure proper filing of purchase and sales contracts, supplier invoices, customs declarations, bank documents, shipping documents, export proceeds and payment records.
Coordinate with banks, suppliers, customers, customs clearing agents and other relevant parties to ensure proper financial documentation and transaction follow-up.
D. Cash and Treasury Management
Manage and monitor daily cash and bank balances.
Prepare cash-flow forecasts based on expected commodity purchases, import payments, export proceeds and operational expenses.
Monitor collections, supplier payments, working advances and outstanding balances.
Ensure all payments are properly authorized, documented and accounted for.
Maintain effective controls over cash utilization and working capital.
E. Tax Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Ensure accurate calculation, recording, reconciliation and timely declaration of applicable Ethiopian taxes, including VAT, Withholding Tax, Business Income Tax, PAYE, customs duties and other statutory obligations.
Maintain proper tax records and supporting documentation.
Ensure timely tax payments and compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and regulations.
Support tax audits, assessments and other regulatory reviews.
F. Financial Reporting and Internal Control
Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
Prepare periodic import/export performance reports, commodity costing schedules and profitability analyses.
Establish and maintain effective accounting procedures, internal controls and documentation systems.
Identify weaknesses in existing financial processes and recommend corrective actions.
Support internal and external audits and provide accurate financial information for management decision-making.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A Master's degree or professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in accounting and finance, preferably in import/export, international trade or commodity trading businesses.
Demonstrated practical experience in coffee export financial management and costing.
Strong experience in costing imported food items and other commodities.
Proven practical knowledge of Peachtree Accounting Software, including transaction recording, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Good knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws and statutory compliance requirements.
Experience in cash-flow management, working capital control, financial analysis and accounting system development.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent knowledge of import/export costing and profitability analysis.
Good understanding of international trade finance and related documentation.
Strong Peachtree and MS Excel skills.
Ability to establish effective accounting systems, procedures and internal controls.
High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work independently.
How To Apply
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and application letter through the following channels:
Email: drhananjemal@gmail.com
OR WhatsApp number- 0913803131
Physical Submission:
Jemal Adem Import and Export
Country Tower, 4th Floor
Piassa- In front of Cathedral School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Application Deadline: November 12, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interviews.
Join our team and contribute to strengthening the financial management and business performance of our import and export operations.
