About This Role
This is a hands-on finance lead position within a newly launched automotive venture backed by Transsion Group, meaning you would be building financial processes from the ground up rather than maintaining an established system. The role suits someone comfortable operating independently across the full finance function—from day-to-day bookkeeping to tax authority negotiations—in a startup-like environment with corporate backing. Because Cawin Mobility is expanding into Ethiopia's automotive service sector, expect ambiguity and rapid change alongside the stability of a well-funded parent company.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The profile being sought is someone who can function as a one-person finance department—the breadth of responsibilities signals a lean team where you will both execute transactions and report on them. The emphasis on IFRS alongside Ethiopian standards suggests the employer needs someone who can bridge international reporting expectations with local regulatory reality, which is a narrower skill set than general accounting experience. The inclusion of foreign exchange and banking liaison work hints that this role carries real exposure to currency risk and external stakeholder management, not just internal record-keeping.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize concrete experience with Ethiopian tax filings—VAT, withholding, payroll, and profit tax—since this is likely the hardest skill to train and the most immediate pain point for a new operation. Highlight any experience working with banks on FX transactions or liaising with the Ministry of Revenues, as these demonstrate you can operate externally, not just internally. If you have worked in a newly established company or subsidiary, make that explicit—it shows you can build processes rather than just follow them.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a mid-career accountant who has run a full finance cycle in Ethiopia and wants supervisory responsibility in a growth-stage company; competition is likely moderate, as the IFRS-plus-local-tax combination filters out many candidates.
About the Company
Cawin Mobility, a company invested in by TRANSSION Group, is expanding its automotive service and mobility solutions business in Ethiopia. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Supervisor to oversee financial operations, accounting activities, tax compliance, banking, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting transactions, bookkeeping, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and Ethiopian accounting standards.
- Manage tax declarations and payments, including VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, and profit tax.
- Handle bank accounts, cash flow management, and foreign exchange transactions.
- Liaise with tax authorities, banks, external auditors, and relevant government institutions.
- Establish and maintain financial policies and internal control systems.
- Monitor expenses, supplier payments, inventory, and company assets.
- Perform other finance-related duties assigned by management.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a supervisory position.
- Strong knowledge of Ethiopian tax laws, financial regulations, and IFRS.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and bank reconciliation.
- Practical knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, and profit tax.
- Familiarity with foreign exchange regulations and banking procedures in Ethiopia.
- Experience with accounting software and ERP systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and cover letter to: Email: transsionmanufacturinghr@gmail.com
Email Subject: Application for Finance Supervisor
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