JOB
ADVERTISEMENT IN SONARWA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD
ADVERTISEMENT IN SONARWA LIFE ASSURANCE CO. LTD
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:
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
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
(Reporting
to the Chief Finance Officer)
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
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:
& 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:
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
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.
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.
applications will be treated in confidence and only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.