Senior Accountant - Corporate & Project Finance

About the role

Edge Communication Technologies PLC, a technology solutions and systems integration company, is strengthening its Financial Operations department in Addis Ababa. It is looking for a Senior Accountant who combines strong expertise in corporate finance with project finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Corporate finance: oversee daily operations, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements and management reports; manage planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow; oversee bank reconciliations and financial controls; ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws, VAT and withholding tax; coordinate statutory audits and external reporting; set up internal controls and policies.
• Project finance: prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost plans; track expenditures, supplier payments and commitments; monitor profitability and cost variances; coordinate milestone billing, invoicing and payment certificates; identify project financial risks and prepare profitability reports.
• Cash flow and working capital: maintain cash flow forecasts and payment plans; monitor receivables and collection schedules; manage supplier payment priorities; support banking relationships, project financing and financial guarantees; report on liquidity and commitments.
• Team leadership: supervise and coach finance team members, define KPIs, improve reporting and approval workflows, implement internal controls, and support the CFO on strategy and growth.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; Master's degree is an advantage.
• ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, including finance management or supervision, covering both corporate and project finance.
• Strong understanding of Ethiopian taxation, financial regulations and statutory reporting.
• Experience supervising finance teams and working with operational departments; ICT systems integration, engineering or construction background preferred.

Required skills

• Accounting standards, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, project costing and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and management dashboards.

To apply, send an updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting corporate and project finance experience to the company's HR email.