**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.

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