Mekonnen Assefa

Mekonnen Assefa is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Chapa, Ethiopia’s leading fintech payment gateway. A Chartered Accountant (FCCA) and PMP® certified professional, he brings expertise in IFRS, finance strategy, and digital payments. With prior leadership roles in corporate finance and project management, Mekonnen leverages his skills in Power BI, Python, and Excel to strengthen Chapa’s financial systems, compliance, and strategic growth across Africa’s evolving fintech ecosystem.