**Job Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)**
**Department**: Accounting Team
**Reports to**: CEO
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The CFO oversees Boaz Trading’s financial strategy, ensuring profitability and preparing for exit opportunities (IPO/acquisition) while managing forex risks and ESG-aligned investments.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Design forex hedging strategies to mitigate ETB/USD volatility.
- Achieve 150% ROI target through financial modeling and cost optimization.
- Lead IPO readiness audits and coordinate with investment banks.
- Allocate 2% of profits to clean cooking fuel initiatives.
- Collaborate with sustainability auditors to align financial and ESG reporting.
**Qualifications**:
- Master’s in Finance, MBA, or CPA/ACCA certification.
- 10+ years in CFO roles (energy, logistics, or commodity trading sectors).
- Experience with IPOs or M&A in emerging markets.
**Skills**:
- Advanced Excel, SAP S/4HANA, and financial forecasting.
- Strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration.
**Benefits**:
- Equity participation, annual performance bonuses.
- Membership in Ethiopia’s CFO Leadership Network.
**Application Instructions**:
Submit CV and a 2-page financial strategy proposal to cfo@boaztrading.et.
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**Job Description: Tax Advisor**
**Department**: Accounting Team
**Reports to**: CFO
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The Tax Advisor optimizes Boaz’s tax position under Ethiopia’s *Priority Sector Import Scheme* and international trade regulations.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Secure tax holidays and customs duty exemptions for Russian oil imports.
- Prepare transfer pricing documentation for cross-border transactions.
- Advise on VAT rebates and withholding tax compliance.
- Liaise with Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA).
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Taxation, Law, or Accounting (CPA/ACCA required).
- 5+ years in tax advisory (energy/import sectors preferred).
- Knowledge of Ethiopia’s Investment Proclamation No. 1180/2020.
**Skills**:
- Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE).
- Fluency in Amharic and English.
**Benefits**:
- Remote work flexibility, annual tax seminar sponsorship.
- Performance-based bonuses tied to tax savings.
**Application Instructions**:
Email CV and a case study on tax optimization for fuel imports to taxjobs@boaztrading.et.
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**Job Description: Forex Specialist**
**Department**: Accounting Team
**Reports to**: CFO
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The Forex Specialist manages ETB/USD volatility through strategic hedging and liquidity planning.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Execute forward contracts and currency swaps with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.
- Monitor ETB/USD trends using Bloomberg Terminal or Refinitiv.
- Optimize forex reserves across USD, EUR, and CNY to reduce dependency.
- Collaborate with procurement to align payment terms with forex liquidity.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 4+ years in forex management (commodity trading preferred).
- Certification in CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) or CFA.
**Skills**:
- Financial modeling, risk analysis, attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Ethiopia’s Exchange Control Regulations.
**Benefits**:
- Competitive salary, forex trading simulation training.
- Annual bonuses tied to hedging performance.
**Application Instructions**:
Apply via Boaz’s careers portal with a 1-page analysis of ETB/USD trends for 2024.
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**Job Description: Sustainability Auditor**
**Department**: Accounting Team
**Reports to**: CFO
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**:
The Sustainability Auditor tracks and reports ESG metrics, ensuring alignment with Boaz’s clean energy commitments.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Quantify carbon savings from low-sulfur diesel and solar warehouses.
- Audit clean cooking fuel programs (2% profit allocation).
- Prepare GRI-aligned sustainability reports for investors.
- Verify compliance with Ethiopia’s Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy.
**Qualifications**:
- Degree in Environmental Science, Accounting, or related field.
- 3+ years in ESG auditing (energy sector preferred).
- Certification in GRI Standards or SASB.
**Skills**:
- GHG Protocol, carbon accounting software (e.g., Sphera).
- Stakeholder engagement, data visualization.
**Benefits**:
- Hybrid work model, carbon credit training.
- Participation in UN Global Compact initiatives.
**Application Instructions**:
Submit CV and a sample sustainability report to esg@boaztrading.et.
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**Alignment with Business Entities**:
- **Financial Management**: CFO and Forex Specialist safeguard margins amid inflation and currency risks.
- **Sustainability**: Tax Advisor and Sustainability Auditor ensure compliance with Ethiopia’s green incentives and CSR commitments.
- **Strategic Growth**: All roles contribute to IPO readiness and investor confidence through transparent financial/ESG reporting.
**Note**: Competitive benefits include health insurance, professional development funds, and equity options for high performers. Applications require alignment with Boaz’s mission to balance profit and planetary responsibility.