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

Organization,
recruitment and development

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

Actual
results / cost management

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

Financial

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).

Treasury and
Tax

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

Legal &
Risk

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

Strategy

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