Financial Controller (Senior Accountant)

Job Vacancy: Financial Controller (Senior Accountant)

Company: BWA Building Materials Trade Partnership

About the Company

BWA Building Material Trade Partnership is a fast-growing company dedicated to delivering high-quality construction finishing materials. We are currently seeking a passionate and detail-oriented for the following position. 

Location: Headquarters, Addis Ababa with workshop visits

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Financial Controller oversees BWA’s financial management, budgeting, and cash flow strategies. Working alongside operations and sales, this role leads project costing, stock valuations, tax compliance, financial reporting, and general ledger oversight while supervising accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Lead cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, margin evaluations, and annual budget plans.
• Costing & Inventory: Execute project cost estimations, perform stock audits, manage inventory valuations, and track purchasing budgets.
• Ledger & Payroll: Direct daily accounting operations, maintain the General Ledger, prepare financial statements, and review payroll.
• Tax & Compliance: Oversee statutory filings (VAT, Withholding, and Income Tax), establish internal controls, and coordinate external audits.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile bank accounts, manage fixed assets, and deliver weekly and bi-weekly financial/operational reports.