African Entrepreneur Collective (Aec)

is a network of business accelerators and loan funds that help entrepreneurs grow their businesses to create jobs.

Our companies in East Africa include: INKOMOKO, AEC RWANDA, and AEC KENYA LTD.

POSITION: Senior Finance Associate

LOCATION: Kigali – Kimihurura

REPORTS TO: Financial Controller

Term: Full time (40 hours/wk)

About Inkomoko

Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development is a full-service business development firm focused on growing small to medium enterprises. Our services help our clients develop and improve their capacity. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko identifies Rwandan entrepreneurs and provides them with business education, mentor-ship, and strategy consulting, so that they can grow their businesses and create jobs for others.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Inkomoko seeks a highly talented and experienced Senior Finance Associate to work with our Finance team. The Senior Finance Associate will be reporting to the Financial controller and he/she will be responsible for accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and adherence to financial controls and policies with core responsibilities as follows:

Accounting & Financial Controls

Review bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
Review petty cash usage and balance on a weekly basis and prior to replenishment
Ensure maintenance of a proper filing system for contracts, revenues, expenses and other financial documents
Management of supplier and clients’ contracts
Prepare accruals and prepayments on a monthly basis and ensure correct accounting treatment
Declare and pay taxes on a timely basis and ensure compliance with applicable local tax laws and regulations
Handle tax audits with support from the Financial Controller
Maintain a schedule of due dates for clients bills and ensure timely billing of clients
Follow up all client bills and ensure timely payment of due amounts
Prepare EBM invoices for clients
Prepare receivables aging reports
Record fixed/ intangible asset additions and disposals into the system on a timely basis
Running depreciation/ amortization expense at the end of every month
Perform physical assets verification twice a year
Review payroll postings in the system on a monthly basis
Update exchange rates in the system and ensure correct valuation of foreign-denominated balances at the end of every month
Review the general ledger transactions on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy
Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely submission to Financial Controller
Ensure that the financial transactions and reports adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards
Work with the Financial Controller in handling the Year-End Statutory Audit
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and imagination.

Minimum qualifications include:

University degree in accounting or related field. Professional qualification CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and skills in using accounting softwares
Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and Rwandan tax law
Ability to assess risks and exercise reasonable judgment in making decision
Analytical skills with the ability to pay attention to details
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with the highest level of personal integrity
At least 3 years of work experience in accounting and finance, or other relevant field.
English and Kinyarwanda fluency required, French also preferred

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a quick learner individual with enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and imagination.The ideal intern will fulfill the following requirements:

University degree in accounting or related field. Professional qualification CPA or ACCA is an added advantage
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and skills in using accounting softwares
Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and Rwandan tax law
Ability to assess risks and exercise reasonable judgment in making decision
Analytical skills with the ability to pay attention to details
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with the highest level of personal integrity
At least 3 years of work experience in accounting and finance, or other relevant field.
English and Kinyarwanda fluency required, French also preferred
WHAT YOU’LL GET

The fun, collaborative work environment
Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals
Challenging work and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills
Ability to make an impact and contribute to economic growth in Rwanda

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

The application deadline is 25th June 2020. We encourage applicants to apply ASAP as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.