Director of Finance & Administration Jobs Vacancy

POSITION: Director of Finance
& Administration
TERM: One year HOURS: 8am – 5pm daily
LOCATION: BHC Building, 3rd floor, Kacyiru, Kigali
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
ABOUT
THE AEC FAMILY OF COMPANIES
African
Entrepreneur Collective (AEC), is a collect

ion of incubators and accelerators
that seek to create jobs for youth through the development of private sector
enterprise. In Rwanda, two companies are subsidiaries of AEC: Inkomoko Business
Development, and AEC Rwanda Trustee. All of our services help clients develop
and improve their capacity: we provide entrepreneurs with business assessment,
training, strategy consulting, and access to affordable finance.

THE
OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The
Director of Finance & Administration will be the lead manager of all
back-end services for our growing company, supporting a team of 50+ staff to
have the data and systems needed for management and growth. Reporting to the
Managing Director, the Director of Finance & Administration will be
responsible for the organization’s finance and admin and will oversee staff in
each of these function areas.
Specific
tasks include:
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT (70% time)
  • Provide
    accurate and on-time monthly financial reports to Executive Management and
    Board of Directors
  • Support
    Department leaders to review and approve organization expenses based on
    internal policies and budget
  • Work
    with Executives on annual budgeting process
  • Financial
    reporting to donors and funders
  • Implement
    and uphold systems to minimize loss; provide analysis on areas for cost
    control improvement, cost savings
  • Monthly
    review of transactions into the system for accuracy, advise on adjustments
    and approve monthly reports
  • Work
    with HR department to ensure fairness
  • Ensure
    compliance with various stakeholders financial and procurement
    procedures 
  • Implement
    financial controls and ensure organization policies are applied at all
    times
  • Maintain
    and update accounting manuals, and ensure compliance from branch
    offices 
  • Supervise
    the Sr. Accounting Manager and Admin & Accounting Associate for client
    billing, petty cash, expense reporting, banking, etc.
  • Ensure
    financial operations and systems are maintained with fidelity in relation
    to Organization policies and International standards 
  • Work
    as a partner with AEC Rwanda Trustee for overview of any client accounting
    information
  • Oversee
    tax declaration preparation to ensure and compliance with the Revenue
    Authorities 
  • Be
    the lead staff during external audit, and implement audit recommendations
OPERATIONS
(30% time)
  • Serve
    as a Senior Manager, working with the Executive Team to implement
    organizational strategies regarding company operations, finance . 
  • Supervise
    the Admin & Accounting Associate to ensuring the physical office is
    running smoothly, including utilities, client reception, office supplies,
    cleaning, conference room coordination, etc.
  • Manage
    contracts for company vendors, suppliers, lease agreements, etc. 
  • Lead
    projects that improve the organization’s systems (new accounting software
    implementation and potentially a new system for assets tracking and
    management) 
  • Maintain
    the organization asset register 
  • Manage
    organization fleet and other equipment 
  • Run
    a regular inventory of assets and equipment, advise on repair or
    replacement when needed
CANDIDATE
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful
candidates will be able to navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained
environments with enthusiasm, patience, and imagination, and embody our values
of being data-driven, solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time and
effort to reach exceptional outcomes. We prefer individuals who have previously
taken on leadership and management responsibilities.
Qualifications
include:
  • CPA
    preferred 
  • Proven
    track record of management responsibilities in Finance,
    Operations/Admin 
  • Experience
    working in Rwanda with small and medium enterprises 
  • Self-starter,
    with proven ability to produce results within budget and time
    deadlines 
  • 5+
    years of work experience in relevant or applicable field 
  • Must
    have own computer and cell phone
  • Fluent
    in written and spoken English, French, and Kinyarwanda 
  • Undergraduate
    degree a must, in relevant field, and advanced certificates in
    finance/accounting or master’s in relevant subjects strongly preferred.
TO
APPLY
Provide
your CV, cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this role, and
your salary expectations to recruitment@inkomoko.com
by 15th Feb 2018.
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