Finance Accountant – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (East Africa Bottling Share Company)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare, review, and submit monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet and general ledger.
• Manage financial close processes, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Support annual external and internal audit activities.

Asset & Capital Management

• Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure compliance with asset governance policies.
• Oversee capital expenditure forecasting, tracking, and reconciliations.
• Support capital investment planning aligned with business priorities.

Taxation & Compliance

• Support tax planning and ensure compliance with Ethiopian tax laws and CCBA policies.
• Review tax computations and returns in collaboration with local and group tax teams.
• Ensure import/export compliance with applicable regulations.

Governance & Internal Controls

• Implement and monitor internal controls aligned with SOX and IFC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with treasury, accounting, and audit standards.
• Identify and implement finance process improvements.

Business Partnering

• Provide financial insights to finance and operational teams.
• Collaborate with CCBA HQ Finance teams on taxation, IFRS, treasury, and governance matters.
• Maintain relationships with outsourced financial service providers.

People Management

• Promote accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and support junior finance team members.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or postgraduate business qualification is an advantage.
• CA (SA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Higher Diploma in Taxation is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting and financial management experience in a corporate or FMCG environment.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and treasury management.
• Tax compliance and financial governance.
• Risk management and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their application through the official Coca-Cola Beverages Africa careers portal before 9 August 2026.

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