Recruitment of
the General Manager for Star Leather Products Company Limited (SLP Co. Ltd)
Introduction
Star Leather
Products Company is a limited liability company registered in Rwanda. This
company is a for-profit enterprise that supports the wide-scale leather
production, processing and marketing of leather related products. The vision of
the company is to be the leading leather products processing company in Rwanda.
Its mission is to foster the competitiveness of the leather industry by
increasing production of high quality leather products and increasing its
national, regional and international outreach. To achieve this, SLP Co. needs a
high caliber General Manager with a prime mandate of ensuring that the above
mission is achieved.
Scope of Work
This is a senior
executive management position at SLP co. which requires a flexible,
hardworking, business individual, an entrepreneur, and someone with
demonstrated experience in financing, general management, marketing and sales.
The General Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
SLP co., including the overall management of all staff, and the overview of all
production parameters, including final overview of quality of product.
The GM will also develop, under guidance of the Board of Directors, the overall
SLP co. marketing and sales strategy, to increase profits and market share of
product. The GM will be accountable for SLP co. activities and successes to the
company Board of Directors. The GM will submit quarterly reports to the board
accounting for activities, sales and productions under the GM leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
AND TASKS
- Overview
and management of company’s daily operations - Oversee
the financing of the company’s growth and expansion - Responsible
for the development of the marketing strategy and overall management of
product sales - Responsible
for ensuring the profitability, financial sustainability and stability of
the company - Responsible
for the development of the overall growth and expansion strategy of the
company - Reporting
to Board on all activities - Develop
marketing and visibility strategy.
EDUCATIONAL AND
WORK REQUIREMENTS
- A
post-graduate degree (preferably an MBA) in Management, Organizational
Management, Change Management, investment finance, Economics, or an associated
area. - At
least 3 years’ demonstrated professional work experience in manufacturing
SMEs, - Past
experience in business development and deal structuring - Strong
analytical skills and a proven track record of leadership and coordinating
teams
Desired skills
for this position include:
a. Knowledge and
experience in using appropriate software and other computerized
Microsoft office
suite
b. Knowledge in
finance and accounting
d. Fluency (oral and
written) in English and/or French; knowledge of both is an added advantage
f. Strong ability to
organize and prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and targets
g. Strong
interpersonal and negotiating ability
h. Ability to work
as a leader and a team member
Core Competencies
- Critical
thinking & problem solving - Planning
and Organizing - Performance
Focus - Managing
Change - Teamwork
- Communication
Skills - Leadership
- Delegation
- Negotiation
- Conflict
& Risk Management - Commercial
Orientation
2.
Recruitment of an Accountant/Secretary (1) for Star Leather Products Company
The Accountant/Secretary
will manage the accounting function of the company in a professional manner to
ensure the company meets its financial obligations on a day to day basis.
Provide personal administrative support. Duties include general clerical,
receptionist and company based work. Project a professional company image
through in-person and phone interaction.
Principal
accountabilities
- To
manage the company liquidity on a day to day basis to ensure that the
funds are always available to meet any obligation that may arise - Establish
and perform an effective budgetary monitoring system (variance analysis)
to ensure that it is as per the approved plan and that any variance is
explained - Bookkeeping
of all financial records and proofs of cash flow - Ensure
that (external and internal) accounting procedures are being followed to
ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards and
regulators requirements - Ensure
that the monthly and annual accounts are prepared within the stipulated
time to assist management and the directors in prompt decision making - Prepare
the finance expenses budget and consolidate the same for the company for
management presentation and approved by the board - Maintain
the trial balance to ensure its correctness at all times. - Maintaining
a calendar of events taking place at the premises - Provide
personal administrative support - Manage
the centre’s support staff - Perform
other duties as assigned
Knowledge and
Experience
- At
least a diploma or A1 certificate in Business Administration (Accounting,
Finance, Economics) from a recognized institution or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and work experience - Good
analytical & quantitative skills - Skill
in performing detailed and complex numerical computations and reports. - Skill
in both verbal and written communication. - Good
spoken and written communication skills. - Strong
presentation and negotiation skills. - Confidence,
tact and a persuasive manner - Good
organizational and time management skills. - Good
people skills for working with a range of colleagues and clients - Must be
fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French and knowledge of both English
and French is an added advantage.
How
To Apply
Requirements
1. A letter of
interest in the position demonstrating key capacities
2. Curriculum
Vitae (CV) clearly indicating requirements referred to above
3. Three
professional references
4. Copies of:
a. Academic
transcripts
b. Diplomas or
certificates
c. Reference of work
experience
Note: Only
shortlisted candidates will contacted.
For more
information, please contact an.shyaka@bdf.rw
or call on our tool free line on 4777 during working hours from 8:00 to 17:00
Applications should
be addressed to the Representative of the SLP on the premises of BDF,
Muhima, no later than Monday, February 17th, at 12:00.
