CIMERWA Ltd is Rwanda’s largest cement manufacturer
with a capacity of 100,000 tons of cement per year. PPC Ltd. from South Africa
has recently acquired 51% stake in CIMERWA Ltd. The company operates a wet
process technology plant in Bugarama, Rusizi District in Western Province.
with a capacity of 100,000 tons of cement per year. PPC Ltd. from South Africa
has recently acquired 51% stake in CIMERWA Ltd. The company operates a wet
process technology plant in Bugarama, Rusizi District in Western Province.
As part of the envisaged plans is to invest in a
new, bigger and more efficient cement plant to meet the country’s growing
demand for cement.
new, bigger and more efficient cement plant to meet the country’s growing
demand for cement.
The new plant is to be a state of the art facility
with an installed capacity of 600,000 tons per year, employing the latest
automated computer controlled technologies (dry processing) that are more
efficient.
with an installed capacity of 600,000 tons per year, employing the latest
automated computer controlled technologies (dry processing) that are more
efficient.
CIMERWA Ltd. is looking for a high calibre
candidate for the position of Director – Finance & Administration as
detailed out below:
candidate for the position of Director – Finance & Administration as
detailed out below:
Position: Director –
Finance & Administration
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: General Manager
Location of Position: CIMERWA plant, Bugarama, RUSIZI District, Western
Province
Finance & Administration
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting to: General Manager
Location of Position: CIMERWA plant, Bugarama, RUSIZI District, Western
Province
Job Purpose
- To be accountable and responsible for
assisting in the achievement and delivery of the overall financial
management goals and objectives of the company in accordance with
financial and operational policies and procedures. - Responsible for the strategic leadership in
business and financial planning, monitoring, management and reporting,
including management and development of policies, systems, processes. - Ensure continuous development and improvement
of corporate services with a view of enhancing company performance.
Key Customers
- Internal: General Manager; Board of Directors;
Board Committees; Management Team; and
Employees
- External: CIMERWA shareholders; Financial
institutions; Government; External and Internal Auditors; Insurance.
Qualifications
- Internationally recognised professional
financial qualification or similar - MBA would be advantageous
Experience
- More than 5 years senior financial management
experience in an executive capacity
Special Requirements
- Must have experience of financial management
on the African continent - Ability to effectively liaise and build
relationships with various stakeholders - Excellent leadership ability, team management,
and interpersonal skills - English speaking. French is an added
advantage, but not a requirement.
Key Outputs and Responsibilities
- Preparation, consolidation and reporting of
monthly, quarterly and annual results - Preparation of annual financial statements
- Responsible to ensure that financial controls
are adequate and consistently applied - Ensure compliance with International Financial
Reporting Standards and PPC Limited Group financial reporting and
corporate governance requirements - Assist the General Manager in the setting and
execution of the company strategic plans - Preparation and reporting of company plans and
rolling forecasts - Effective management of the CIMERWA
Information Technology department - Effective management of the CIMERWA payroll
department - Management of the CIMERWA company secretarial
requirements - Structured, aligned, and trained financial and
administration staff - Ensure that internal and external audit
requirements are met - Ensure compliance to all matters legal,
taxation and statutory - Implementation of adequate financial risk
management strategies and processes (e.g. insurance) - Financial evaluation of capital and commercial
projects and measurement of projects against targets - Ensure that products are costed accurately and
advise on margin management - Implementation of effective cash management
processes - Implementation of accurate cash forecating
processes to plan for funding covenant and repayment requirements - Working capital management (optimal stock
control, accounts receivable and accounts payable management) - Foster and cultivate good relationships with
clients, represent the company and act as the principal contact person for
financial institutions and other agencies.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit the
application at CIMERWA Ltd head office at BUGARAMA, RUSIZI District, Western
Province or at its Liaison Office at KIMIHURURA, City of Kigali (next to World
Vision Office Heading to African Bite and Flamingo Restaurant) and/or at the
E-mail: cimerwa@cimerwa.rw; copies of their Degree Certificates, application
letter, detailed curriculum vitae and any other relevant certificates not later
than Friday 15 February 2013.
application at CIMERWA Ltd head office at BUGARAMA, RUSIZI District, Western
Province or at its Liaison Office at KIMIHURURA, City of Kigali (next to World
Vision Office Heading to African Bite and Flamingo Restaurant) and/or at the
E-mail: cimerwa@cimerwa.rw; copies of their Degree Certificates, application
letter, detailed curriculum vitae and any other relevant certificates not later
than Friday 15 February 2013.
