Chief Financial Officer

About the Job

About Us:
ChipChip. is a dynamic e-commerce startup based in Ethiopia, committed to delivering exceptional online shopping experiences. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our finance team and contribute to our success.

Job Summary:
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Ethiopia, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and guidance to ensure the financial health and stability of the company. Working closely with the executive team, you will develop and execute financial plans, manage budgets, and drive financial decision-making to optimize business performance.

Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.

 Financial Planning & Budgeting:

  • Lead the financial planning and budgeting process, including forecasting, analysis,

  Financial Operations Oversight:

  •  Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budget management, and cash flow.

Performance Monitoring:

  • Monitor financial performance against key metrics and benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement.

 Strategic Financial Guidance:

  • Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and insights.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial standards in Ethiopia.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. An MBA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or similar certifications are preferred.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.

 Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Excellent mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience in team management and development.

Required Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Accounting

About the Job

About Us:
ChipChip. is a dynamic e-commerce startup based in Ethiopia, committed to delivering exceptional online shopping experiences. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our finance team and contribute to our success.

Job Summary:
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Ethiopia, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and guidance to ensure the financial health and stability of the company. Working closely with the executive team, you will develop and execute financial plans, manage budgets, and drive financial decision-making to optimize business performance.

Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

  • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.

 Financial Planning & Budgeting:

  • Lead the financial planning and budgeting process, including forecasting, analysis,

  Financial Operations Oversight:

  •  Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budget management, and cash flow.

Performance Monitoring:

  • Monitor financial performance against key metrics and benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement.

 Strategic Financial Guidance:

  • Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and insights.

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and financial standards in Ethiopia.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. An MBA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or similar certifications are preferred.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.

 Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Excellent mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience in team management and development.

Required Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Accounting

Deadline: January 6th 2025