Tigo Chief Finance Officer Job Vacancy in Rwanda

About Tigo Rwanda

Tigo Rwanda
is part of a global telecommunications company- Millicom with a presence in
Africa and Latin America. Launched in 2009, we
are the second largest telecommunications company in Rwanda, offering GSM, 2G, 3G and 4G
as well as mobile financial services under the Tigo brand. We are currently
seeking to feel the position below;

POSITION: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE:

You are responsible for all
financial management and control / compliance activities of the operation. You
will deliver timely actual results, forecast, annual budget and strategic
plans. You will ensure optimal financing, tax planning and compliance. You are
responsible for operational excellence and cost management in your
organization. You are expected to provide key strategic input and contribution
to the CEO. As part of the management team you are also responsible to
contribute to the overall profitable growth of the company and to continuously
improve cross-functional cooperation and communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To design and implement the right organization, ensuring
  recruitment, retention and training

• To implement accounting best processes and
  procedures 
• To create a cost awareness culture and structure
• To protect the company’s assets
• To provide evolving functional specifications for
  financial systems

• To implement a reliable forecasting, budgeting and
  strategic planning process
• To monitor and improve the CAPEX and B/S forecasting
  process
• Prepare, consolidate, implement and maintain budgets and
  reviews.
• Analyse operating results against approved budget plans
  and in conjunction with the CEO & recommend corrective action when
  required and acceleration plans if applicable.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual
  financial operating reports to the CEO and Group CFO (and other
  stakeholders as required).
• Analysis on a global level of products: contribution to
  top line, profitability and ROIC.
• Preparation, challenge and follow up
  of CARs and RARs.
• Full accountability for the overall
  financial functions in the division (i.e. Financial Control, Financial
  Management, Treasury functions, Technical Planning and Investment
  Management).
• Ensure that accounting principles
  applied in the local markets and at central level are aligned with the
  corporate policy.
• Coordinate activities with MIC’s
  financial community (both HQ and local).

• To plan financing needs with adequate lead times and
  adequate liquidity and costs
• To identify tax planning opportunities
• Manage tax affairs with the host government, in
  coordination with the General Manager and the Millicom group Head of Tax.
   In recent years, there has been a high degree of interaction with
  governments over tax issues and we expect this to continue

Operational Excellence

• To supervise risk assessment and appropriate action
  plans
• To put in place a strong internal control environment,
  including in revenue assurance
• To manage the external audit process

• Co-ordinate with the local teams and central support
  functions (tax, legal…) the creation of new legal entities in each
  country).
• Establish controls and authorizing guidelines for the
  division consistent with global guidelines at MIC.
• Risk Management for the company: Fraud, Revenue
  assurance, Insurance, Compliance and Internal Controls
• To manage the relationship between the division and
  internal & external auditors.
• Ensure that local risks are flagged in a timely manner
  in order to prevent legal or tax exposure.
• Develop effective financial management processes,
  control procedures and systems

• To provide strategic input to CEO / COO / Executive team
  / BoD
• To make sure that shareholder’s interests are protected
  at all times
• To secure full compliance with listing requirements

QUALIFATION & SKILLS

• At least 6 years of related experience in a highly
  control focused environment
• Accounting and reporting experience is mandatory;
• Work experience and sensitivity to an international
  environment,
• Fluency in English and French is preferable for this
  role.
• Strong analytical and technical skills required
• Strong PC skills required
• Strong tax and treasury skills
• Telecoms experience is preferable

• Very strong communication, organizational and
  interpersonal skills;
• Fluent in English and French is considered an advantage.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate under stress with
  all levels of management and staff;
• Deadline-driven, enthusiastic, dynamic and resilient
  personality;
• Diplomatic yet assertive, willing to delegate and
  empower team leaders and staff, and able to work collaboratively and
  collectively with senior management peers (must immediately earn and
  maintain the support and respect of the employees and management).

How to Apply:

If you believe that you are the
right candidate for the above position, please submit your application by
following this link:  http://careers.peopleclick.eu.com/careerscp/client_millicom/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=6384&localeCode=en-us

Deadline for Submission:
Wednesday 20th January 2016