Job Summary

Minaye PLC is seeking a visionary and results-driven General Accounting Division Head to lead our entire general accounting function from our Head Quarter. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overarching integrity of the company's financial operations. You will be the senior-most leader for accounting team, driving financial governance, ensuring absolute compliance, and transforming the division into a center of excellence. This position goes beyond traditional accounting; it is about setting the strategic direction for financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a deep understanding of IFRS, Ethiopian tax law, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team of accountants.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or with related field of study

Experience:

• 8 years of progressive experience in general accounting for Bachelor's Degree holders and 6 years experience for those holding Master's Degree in Accounting

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a senior supervisory or management capacity, leading a team of accountants, is required.

Quantity Required: 1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume ultimate responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of all financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in strict compliance with IFRS.

• Lead the strategic direction of the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strict adherence to corporate deadlines.

• Provide high-level financial analysis and insights to the executive team to drive strategic decision-making.

• Act as the primary financial liaison for external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of finance professionals fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory accounting, and treasury.

• Streamline and standardize accounting operations by identifying and implementing opportunities for automation and optimizing the use of the company's ERP system.

• Architect, implement, and monitor a robust internal control framework to safeguard company assets, ensure data integrity, and prevent fraud.

• Ensure full and proactive compliance with all statutory and tax regulations, including corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax, income tax, pension, and cost-sharing.

• Lead the preparation and coordination for all internal and external audits, ensuring the division is always "audit-ready."

• Collaborate with the team to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.

• Drive the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position along with supporting documents via email: hcminayee@gmail.com with a subject line: "Application for General Accounting Division Head".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or with related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead the strategic direction of the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strict adherence to corporate deadlines - Provide high-level financial analysis and insights to the executive team to drive strategic decision-making. - Act as the primary financial liaison for external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies. - Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of finance professionals fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous learning. - Drive the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. How to Apply Submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position along with supporting documents via email: hcminayee@gmail.com with a subject line: "Application for General Accounting Division Head".