Inkomoko Business Development Advisor – Accounting & Tax Job Vacancy

TERM: Full
time, 1-year commitment, Renewable

LOCATION: Kimihurura,
Kigali. Musanze, Northern Province

REPORTS
TO: Director of SME Growth

Inkomoko
seeks a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work
directly with our entrepreneur clients. The Business Development Advisor will
join a growing start-up team with core responsibilities as follows:

Develop
business strategies and comprehensive business plans
Generate
financial statements, forecasts, and profitability analyses clients
Develop
and implement accurate financial reporting and bookkeeping systems for
clients
Assist
clients with implementation of business plan recommendations
Advise
clients on financing and investment opportunities/challenges
Setup
and train clients in accurate financial record keeping
Setup
and train clients in accurate tax reporting and filing
Help
clients prepare for financing or investment opportunities (loan and equity
financing)
Provide
expert advice; help clients to navigate challenges and make sound business
decisions
Conduct
assessments of client businesses to understand business needs, challenges,
and opportunities
Conduct
research on industry, competitors, and customers
Manage
client relationships and provide a single point of contact for assigned
clients
Manage
the schedule and delivery of services throughout client engagements
Regularly
track and report on progress of client work and deliverables
Participate
in the development of AEC goals, strategies, and planning
Assist
Inkomoko/AEC management in special projects, training, and expansion
initiatives
Represent
Inkomoko in the local business community and at conferences or other
events
Keep
up to date on latest business and industry trends in Rwanda and across
East Africa
Maintain
and organize client files

WHO
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We
are seeking individuals who can bring lasting impact to our work. We are
looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained
environments with enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and imagination. The
ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

5+
years of work experience in relevant or applicable field
Experience
with one or more of the following accounting softwares: Quickbooks, Odoo,
Sage, Tally, SAP
Experience
in consulting, business planning, and providing business advice
Strong
financial and accounting skills; strong understanding of Rwanda’s tax
& financial policies
Experience
as an accountant for a small or medium business
Experience
with RRA and tax filing
Excellent
computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word
Good
written and oral communications skills
Good
presentation and training skills
Shows
perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills
Must
speak fluent English and Kinyarwanda; French is an added advantage
Bachelor
Degree in Business Administration/ Accounting or related field
Willingness
to travel around the country from time to time, in line with the job needs

Organizational
Cultural qualifications. Any successful candidate must:

Communicate
effectively locally and internationally
Maintain
local and international performance standards
Effectively
support the performance of each team member
Inspire
high levels of efficiency and performance from each team member
Be
collaborative and solicitous of others’ opinions
Be
a leader in the local entrepreneurial community
Be
kind, compassionate and empathetic
Finds
freedom within a framework
Lead
a team of exemplars to prove our theory of action
Be
willing to put in the time it takes to do a good job
Be
solutions oriented and data driven
Have
a deep commitment to Inkomoko’s strategies in support of Inkomoko’s
mission, vision, and culture

WHAT
YOU’LL GET

Fun,
collaborative work environment
Opportunity
to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals
Challenging
work and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills
Ability
to make an impact and contribute to economic growth in Rwanda.

TO
APPLY

In
your cover letter please include the following:

Describe
any experience you have working with entrepreneurs or SMEs and why you are
passionate about the opportunity to support entrepreneurs in Rwanda.
Task:
Describe 3 major challenges entrepreneurs/SMEs face here in Rwanda. How
would you assist entrepreneurs in addressing these challenges (under 250
words)?
Your
net salary expectations for this position.

Deadline
of application: Position open until filled

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