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.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's Degree (MA) is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Candidates with a BA must possess a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in general accounting and 6 years if there is MA in Accounting.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a senior supervisory or management capacity, leading a team of accountants, is required.

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their suitability for the position to:  talentacquisition@minayegroup.com. 

Please use the subject line: "Application for General Accounting Division Head".

Application Deadline: 15 days from the announcement

Important Note:
This position is based at our Head Quarter, Torhayloch Minaye Building. Applications will be considered from candidates located in or willing to relocate to Addis Ababa. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's Degree (MA) is highly preferred duties and responsibilities Maintain financial policy and financial control systems Participate on project annual budget preparation Checks that the payment request are made according to agreement and appropriate budget. Ensure that required documentation and authorization is present to effect payment; Follow up project budget implementation and report to head office Maintain fixed asset of the project Prepare and send monthly, quarterly and annual financial report to head office Maintain office management How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their suitability for the position to