Manager, Product Development and Planning

JOB TITLE        General Accounts Section Head

DEADLINE        Nov 20, 2026

LOCATION        Addis Ababa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ethio Impact Consulting Plc is currently seeking a qualified General Accounts Section Head on behalf of our esteemed client.
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and eager-to-learn General Accounts Section Head to lead and supervise the general accounting section by ensuring accurate financial recording, proper maintenance of general ledger accounts, timely preparation of financial reports, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies. The position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records and ensuring effective accounting operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and cash receipt/payment vouchers.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain and monitor general ledger accounts and ensure proper account classification.
• Review ledger balances and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
• Supervise regular bank reconciliations and reconciliations of balance sheet and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to management.
• Analyze financial data and provide explanations for significant variances.
• Supervise or support the preparation and verification of monthly payroll-related accounting entries.
• Ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses and statutory deductions.
• Monitor compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with relevant sections to ensure timely tax reporting and payments.

INVESTMENT SPECIALIST (SECTOR INVESTMENT SPECIALIST / INVESTMENT MANAGER)

1. ABOUT ABAY INVESTMENT HOLDING (AIH)

Abay Investment Holding (AIH) is established as the sovereign investment arm of the Amhara Region with a broad mandate to own, manage, and grow regional public assets. AIH operates as a custodian of public wealth and a development catalyst, balancing sovereign wealth management with active commercial operations to accelerate regional economic transformation and industrialization.

2. JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Investment Specialist leads and manages AIH's new investment ventures, capital mobilization, and project development. The specialist conducts comprehensive commercial studies, evaluates expansion projects, facilitates public-private partnerships, and structures equity participation to attract domestic and foreign investment into priority regional sectors.

3. REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Monthly Base Salary: ETB 45,000 – 65,000 (Gross, based on experience and qualification)

Allowances & Benefits: Housing, transport allowance, and progressive medical/life insurance coverage as per the approved AIH Compensation & Benefits Framework.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Investment Studies & Strategy:

• Conduct comprehensive studies on new and expansion trade and investment projects in commercially feasible sectors, identifying growth opportunities and market entry strategies.
• • Anticipate industry trends, economic shifts, and sector-specific risks to proactively adapt investment strategies in alignment with regional policy frameworks.

Capital Mobilization & Partnerships:

• • Mobilize capital by creating frameworks for individual or joint participation of domestic and foreign private investors in identified sectors, negotiating terms on behalf of AIH.
  • Support the establishment of new subsidiaries or sub-funds, determining their legal forms, establishment conditions, and organizational structures.
  • Facilitate collaborations with domestic and foreign lenders to secure financing, equity partnerships, loans, and debt instruments.

Valuation, Due Diligence & Restructuring:

• • Provide professional advice on capital growth or reduction, sales, mergers, divisions, spin-offs, or restructurings for new subsidiaries.
  • Coordinate due diligence and financial modeling (such as DCF and comparable company analysis) to evaluate target investments and ensure commercial viability.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

• • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, government agencies, investors, regulatory bodies, and industry forums.
  • Prepare and present detailed performance reports and investment proposals to the CEO and executive team.

1. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, supervises and controls activities of Regional and Branch audit activities;
• Develops and performs audit program according to the audit assignment and checklists;
• Prepares annual audit plan of the Regional Office & implements after approval by the Internal Audit Service Manager;
• Reviews and appraises the internal control system, accuracy and effectiveness of accounting, financial, human resource and other operating activities of the Regional Office and Branches and forwards recommendations.
• Conducts pre-audit activities as and when deemed necessary.
• Conducts surprise cash checking on hand and property and operational policy and procedure audits on the Branches.
• Verifies on sample basis that collections by the Branches from savings, loans, remittances and other sources are properly handled per operational policy and procedure of VF MFI;
• Conducts audit on sample basis to ensure that loans are disbursed, registered and collected by Branches in line with the policies and procedures of the Company;
• Conducts sample audit that all payments are handled by the Regional Office based on the approved plan and budget and the approval of the designated personnel and within the discretionary limits;
• Reviews and updates the audit procedure exercised by Branch audit staff and follows up its implementation;
• Checks the implementation of auditors’ recommendations and report deviations;
• Supervises, supports, trains, and coaches the Area Internal Auditors;
• Completes all performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, annual performance appraisals of Area Internal Auditors;
• Reports audit findings and discrepancies of operational activities to the Manager, Internal Audit Service and to the Regional Operation Office as necessary;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.