Senior Finance Officer I

What We Do 

Ethiopian Capital Market Authority was established by Capital Market Proclamation No. 1248/2021 as an autonomous Federal Regulatory Authority. One of the major objectives of ECMA is to ensure the existence of a capital market environment in which securities can be issued and traded in an orderly, fair, and efficient manner. ECMA, as a regulatory authority, grants licenses to any person to operate as a security exchange, derivative exchange, security depository and clearing company, capital market service provider, over-the-counter trading facility, or any other activity deemed by ECMA as a regulated activity under its jurisdiction. ECMA regulates and oversees trading in primary and secondary markets of securities, the use of electronic trading platforms that deal with securities, and gives recognition and oversees the activities of self-regulatory organizations. 

Statement of the Purpose

The job holder is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records and transactions within the capital market authority, overseeing complex accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to the authority’s financial transparency and accountability.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Managed the authority’s general ledger, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records

• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and resolution of audit findings

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

• Monitor and analysed financial data to identify trends and variances and provide recommendations for improvement

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

• Managed the authority’s fixed asset register, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of asset records

• Provided technical accounting guidance to other departments within the authority

• Participate in the development and implementation of financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Manage employee payroll process, including timely compiling attendance, leaver, adjustments and joiner information by working with HR, generating monthly payslips and reporting of salutary deductions

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or a field related to the Job function from an Accredited or recognized learning institution.

• 4 years of relevant experience. 

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Specialized technical skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Planning and organizing
• Supervisory skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Initiative

How To Apply

How to apply

Application Procedure

• Please send your CV and application letter, including answers to the below application questions, to ethiojobs.net.

•  Why do you want to work for the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority?

• What are your greatest achievements?