2 Job Positions at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 28 February, 1 March 2022)

The purpose of this job is to develop and lead the implementation of the bank’s finance strategy in support of the bank’s strategic objectives. The focus shall be in creating forecast financial results, manage budgets and conduct risk management and assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations.

• Develop, implement and review the Bank’s finance policy, internal controls and procedures to ensure efficient management and preservation of the Bank’s assets.
• Provide oversight in the preparation of financial statements and other reports to summarize bank financial performance to inform decision making by the bank’s management.
• Conduct analysis of the banks’ financial information to monitor the performance of the bank against financial targets to recommend remedies for gaps observed.
• Provide support in the process of approving and authorizing operational and capital expenditure as per budget provision while ensuring that budgetary allocations are not exceeded without justifiable cause.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Bank’s annual budget and monitor performance against budget by provision of periodic reports to senior management to enforce budgetary control.
• Coordinate timely preparations and submission of management, Board’s and Investor’s financial performance and position reports.
• Ensure statutory reports are accurately prepared in accordance with Central Bank guidelines and requirements and within set deadline.
• Supervise and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timeliness and quality of the audit work.
• Provide oversight in the preparation of group accounts and ensure that financial statement of BK group is consolidated and reported on time to management and investors.
• Responsible for performance appraisal for finance and budget staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /Accounting or any related field from a recognized Institutiony
• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized universityy
• Association of Charted Certified Accountant (ACCA)/Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of similar working experience, (three) 3 of which should be at senior management role or a similar role, at an organization of similar size and complexity

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards
• Budgeting
• Financial and Accountancy knowledge
• Strong Analytical skills
• Financial Modelling knowledge
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
• Budgeting knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge of auditing
• Knowledge of Treasury management and Treasury Products
• Awareness of Risks and knowledge of Management
• Computer Literacy
• Advanced excel knowledge

BK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates.Women are encouraged to apply.

Submit your CV to recruitment@bk.rw by 28th February 2022.

Finance and Business intelligence

Finance Department

Head Of Finance

The purpose of the job is to implement the Bank’s reporting policies and procedures in the preparation of accounting records and reports so as to ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial information to the different stakeholders according to accounting standards, regulations and other practices.

1. Reporting and Financial Statements:
   • Ensure all required reports are submitted to the regulatory bodies and within set deadline;
   • Develop and maintain efficient management information systems;
   • Prepare and issue the audited financial statement;
   • Prepare and evaluate periodic management accounts
   • Publish the Bank’s financial results in a timely manner to comply relevant information to stakeholders and comply with relevant regulations.
2. Budgeting:
   • Coordinate and track the budgeting process across the Bank
   • Assist investigate budget variances for reporting purposes
3. External and Regulatory Audit:
   • Coordinate and provide information to external auditor and the regulator
4. Business Analysis and Advisory:
   • Develop management reports advising the business on the financial performance of the Bank Coordinate regular and timely preparation of management and Board meeting to inform decision making
   • Provide input into the recruitment and training of staff to ensure the availability of competencies required to deliver quality services

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience with two (2) years at a management level
• Have excellent skills in excel
• Experience in understanding of accounting and financial management issues

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /Accounting or any related field from a recognized Institution.
• Association of Charted Certified Accountant (ACCA)/Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added value.

• Sound understanding of accounting and financial management issues
• Strong financial and Commercial Acumen
• Budgeting and budgetary controls skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in accounting systems and processes, taxation laws and other statutory regulations.
• Strong skills in treasury and cash management skills.
• Planning skills.
• Financial and management reporting skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work with deadlines and schedules and strong follow through capacity.
• Negotiation skills.

BK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates.Women are encouraged to apply.

Submit your CV to recruitment@bk.rw by 1st March 2022.