Financial Controller Job in Kigali, Rwanda (KShs 408K - 510K)

Our client, a leading Commodity Processing and Export Company with operations across East Africa is looking to fill the position of aFinancial Controller at one of their subsidiary companies in Rwanda, Kigali. 

He/ she MUST have a minimum of 5 years experience in agriculture and Export business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility of the finance department and providing leadership to the accounting team.
• Manage all accounting operations.
• Financial and tax planning and modeling.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Preparation of timely management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparation of annual financial statements and overseeing external audit process.
• Accurately maintain financial records to meet local legal and tax requirements and preparation of monthly tax returns.
• Finance team development.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company´s growth strategy.
• Fulfill role of 2IC to Managing Director.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and majoring in Accounting/Finance option.
• Must be CPA / ACCA.
• Must have at least 5-10 years of experience in financial management.
• Preferably have International / East African regional management exposure.
• Experience in agricultural commodity trading and export business a distinct advantage
• Strong financial management skills.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Work successfully under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills and proficiency in all MS Office applications and accounting software, preferably SUN Systems.
• Strong & positive leadership skills.

Education: Bachelors degree
 

Job Type: Permanent
 

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
 

Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
 

Salary: Monthly gross salary: Ksh . 408,000 - 510,000/=(Approx. 4,800 - 6,000 USD)depending on experience

Applications
 

Please send your up to date CV to: 

brillian@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, 

Karen road, Karen.

Deadline: 25th October 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.