Finance Manager
First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Join a company on the move. ZE-EL Trading PLC is a growing Ethiopian importer, marketer and distributor of pharmaceuticals and healthcare commodities, guided by our motto — “Caring for the people.” We have just moved into our newly renovated offices in the Ayat area of Addis Ababa and launched an ambitious transformation to multiply our business in the 2019 Ethiopian calendar year. We are looking for professionals who bring professionalism, speed, a favourable attitude and a proven track record — people who want to build something, grow fast and enjoy the journey.
Position — Finance Manager
Duty station: Ayat, Addis Ababa · Employment: Permanent, full time · Experience: 3–5 years
Purpose of the role
To run the finance function of a fast-growing import and distribution company — keeping the books accurate, the cash flowing, the banks moving and management informed.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records; produce monthly financial statements and a management dashboard.
- Plan and manage cash flow and working capital; run collections and credit control; manage payables to principals and suppliers.
- Handle bank relationships end-to-end: facilities, letters of credit, foreign-currency applications and import financing documentation.
- Support costing and pricing: landed-cost calculations, margin analysis by product line, and discount/credit rules with Marketing and Tenders.
- Ensure full tax and statutory compliance (VAT, withholding, profit tax, pension) and lead the annual audit.
- Build simple, reliable finance processes and controls for a growing team: petty cash, approvals, stock-finance reconciliation.
Requirements
Qualifications & experience
- BA or MA in Accounting (ACCA or IFRS exposure an advantage).
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in import, trading or pharmaceutical distribution.
- Hands-on experience with Ethiopian bank LC and foreign-exchange processes; strong Excel and accounting-software skills (e.g. Peachtree/Sage, QuickBooks).
Personal profile
- Accurate, fast and organised; discreet and of unquestionable integrity; communicates numbers clearly to non-finance colleagues.
How to apply
What we value in every role
Professionalism · Speed · A favourable, can-do attitude · A proven track record · Honesty and teamwork — and the ambition to grow with a company that is going places.
How to apply — by email only
Send your application by EMAIL to [email protected] with a copy (CC) to [email protected], attaching your CV, a short cover letter and copies of your credentials (in PDF).
IMPORTANT — the subject line of your email must state the exact position title you are applying for, for example: “Application —Marketing Manager”, “Application — Tender Manager”, “Application — Finance Manager” or “Application — Logistics Officer”. Applications without the position title in the subject line will not be considered. One application per position; state your salary expectation in the cover letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. ZE-EL Trading PLC is an equal-opportunity employer.