Sonarwa Life Assurance CO. LTD,Chief Accountant Jobs in Rwanda

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We
are leading insurance company in Rwanda with a network of branches spread
across the country, offering a full range of life insurance products and services.
The company is seeking to recruit focused, results-oriented and suitably
qualified professionals to fill the following position:
 POSITION: 
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
(Reporting
to the Chief Finance Officer)
The
successful candidate will serve as in-charge of all accounting activities of
both financial and management accounting. He/sh

e is responsible for preparing
financials and performance reports, assisting departments with annual budgets
and reviews. She/he will be responsible for developing, implementing and
managing internal controls that will ensure the continued safeguarding of
Company Assets. Specifically, the candidate will:

  • Direct
    and supervise all the accounts staff and functions
  • Responsible
    for day to day finance and accounts operations;
  • Perform
    full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts;
  • Perform
    Company cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls;
  • Responsible
    for timely monthly financial statements, cash-flows and management reports
    for submission to the Chief Finance Officer;
  • Review
    & authorize payment vouchers & journal entries;
  • Perform
    cash flow forecasting, budgeting and work closely with the accountants in
    analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis;
  • Establish
    and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis;
  •  Work
    consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction
    initiatives;
Qualifications
& attributes:
  • A
    good first degree in the field of accounting/finance.
  • Professional
    qualification (s) in Accounting/Finance (e.g. CPA or ACCA) is required
  • Professional
    qualification in insurance (e.g. ACII), or equivalent will be an added
    advantage,
  • Minimum
    of 5 years post-qualification experience.
  • Language
    proficiency in any of the official languages spoken in Rwanda (English,
    French and Kinyarwanda).
  • Excellent
    communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Excellent
    leadership, negotiation, planning and organization skills.
Behavioral
Competencies:
  • Demonstrates
    efficiency in the use of time and talent in order to achieve targets
  • Encourages
    innovation, creativity and flexibility among colleagues and subordinates
  • Willingly
    adjusts to new situations and learns new material quickly
  • Ability
    to work under pressure with minimum supervision
  • Modifies
    behavioural style and management approach to achieve goals
  • Demonstrates
    the ability to effectively present ideas or tasks to an individual or to a
    group.
How
to apply
To
apply for the position of Chief Accountant please indicate the position you are
applying for as the subject of your email and send your updated resume, 3
referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and
abilities, academic transcripts and application letter to: infolife@sonarwa.co.rw not later than April
29th, 2016.
All
applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
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