Group Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : GCFO ETHIOPIA a prominent cement manufacturing company in Ethiopia, recognized for its commitment to excellence, sustainable practices, and innovation in the industry. With a substantial production capacity of 70,000 quintals of cement daily, a strong market presence, and a commitment to quality, they are a key player in the region's industrial landscape on manufacturing and distribution of cement . Due to an expansion in their business operations, they are currently seeking a strategic Group Chief Financial Officer to spearhead their growing cement operations in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia Headquartered in Addis Ababa along with the Board of Directors, You are required to carry out the below duties: · Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business objectives. · Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) process, ensuring accurate budgeting and forecasting. · Oversee the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for executive management and stakeholders. · Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations within Ethiopia · Lead financial risk management, identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. · Lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other investment opportunities. · Establish and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and regulatory bodies. · Drive cost optimization initiatives to enhance profitability You have a minimum of 18 years of proven experience as a Group Chief Financial Officer, ideally within the cement manufacturing or heavy industry sector across East Africa. You hold a professional financial qualification such as CPA, CMA or ACCA . You bring a strong command of IFRS , US GAAP , and ideally a solid understanding of local financial regulations in Ethiopia. With a track record of strategic leadership, financial governance, and problem-solving in complex environments, you are fluent in English and capable of operating at Group level in a multicultural and multi -country context.

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