EthSwitch S.C. Vacancy Announcement

EthSwitch S.C., the National Switch of Ethiopia, is a high-tech financial infrastructure provider driven by all operating commercial banks and the National Bank of Ethiopia. As the central clearing, settlement, and interoperability backbone of the nation’s digital economy, EthSwitch provides a fast-paced work environment built on innovation, collaboration, and high operational excellence.

The institution’s Human Resources Department is currently seeking highly qualified, experienced professionals to fill two (2) senior-level positions at its headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Open Positions & Specifications

1. Senior Cost and Budget Accountant

• Department: Finance & Corporate Treasury

• Education: BA, MA, or MSc Degree in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, or closely related financial fields.

• Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for BA holders, or 3 years for MA/MSc holders. Out of this total, a baseline of at least 2 years must be served explicitly as a designated Officer.

• Core Mandate: * Oversee, refine, and monitor the company’s internal budgeting, variance tracking, and cost management frameworks.

  • Conduct rigorous cost analysis and project spending audits to ensure high efficiency in corporate budget utilization.

  • Provide real-time data modeling and critical financial insights to assist executive leadership in strategic forecasting and investment decisions.

• Core Skills: Advanced cost control, financial reporting, corporate budgeting, and data-driven analytical decision-making.

2. Senior Public Relation Officer

• Department: Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Education: BA, MA, or MBA Degree in Marketing Management, Management, Corporate Communications, or related fields of study.

• Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience for BA holders, or 3 years for MA/MBA holders. Out of this total, a baseline of at least 2 years must be served explicitly in an Officer position.

• Core Mandate: * Support the department head in deploying multi-channel public relations strategies to enhance the national image, corporate reputation, and institutional stakeholder engagement of EthSwitch.

  • Execute media relations, coordinate corporate press events, draft official press releases, and review high-impact communication materials.

  • Enforce strict brand-messaging consistency across all external communication lines and actively assist in corporate crisis communication management.

• Core Skills: Advanced media relations, copy editing, campaign execution, and strategic stakeholder management.

Application Guidelines & Mandatory Instructions

• 🚨 Critical Background Note: As of today, June 21, 2026, candidates are advised to prepare and submit their digital packets immediately to ensure they are captured within active processing batches.

• Strict Application Policy: It is mandatory to attach clear, scanned copies of your educational credentials (degrees/transcripts) and verified work experience testimonials along with your CV. Submitting only a CV will result in immediate disqualification.

• Mandatory Educational Audit: EthSwitch enforces a rigid vetting policy. The educational credentials of all top-tier candidates will be directly verified with their respective higher learning institutions before final employment offers are issued.

• Affirmative Action: Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply for these senior roles.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants who fulfill the senior experience and supervisory officer timelines must submit their non-returnable digital application packets via email:

📧 Submission Email: hr@ethswitch.com

⚠️ Mandatory Subject Line: You must clearly state the exact Title of the Position you are applying for in the subject line of your email (e.g., Application for Senior Cost and Budget Accountant – [Your Name]).