Financial Controller

About the role

SARIA Consultancy Plc is looking for a detail-oriented Financial Controller in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The role oversees the organization's financial and accounting operations so that they remain accurate, transparent and compliant with regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Financial Controller provides timely financial reports, in-depth analysis and strategic insights that support informed decisions and long-term growth. The position is permanent and senior level.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to develop budgets, usually on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Ensure accounting entries, including revenue recognition and accruals, comply with IFRS.
• Reconcile monthly financial reporting with supporting documentation from accounting, procurement, HR and operations.
• Monitor debtor and creditor positions and follow up on outstanding balances to ensure recoverability.
• Review the general ledger and support monthly, quarterly and yearly closing.
• Prepare month-end reports for management, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Build financial models and cash flow projections and recommend actions based on the results.
• Support the internal control system and ensure financial movements follow finance and sales policies.
• Monitor inventory movements and review weekly and monthly counting reports.
• Measure performance against internal and external benchmarks and recommend policy improvements.
• Manage government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in related areas, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach, with high integrity and accountability.
• Organized, good time management, hard-working, quick learner and team player.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and an in-depth understanding of IFRS.
• Advantageous: knowledge of ERP systems.