3 Job Positions at DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC: (Deadline 7 June 2023)

3 Job Positions at DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC: (Deadline 7 June 2023)

Head of Operations and Business at DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC: (Deadline 7 June 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT N° 004/2023 

POSITION: HEAD OF OPERATIONS SERVICES  

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

REPORTING: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SUPERVISING: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION AND SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGERS

LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE                                                                                                                       

1.      INTRODUCTION

DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is a local community development microfinance institution established in 2004. Its mission is “to provide financial and non-financial services tailored to low-income entrepreneurs, primarily women, to help them improve their socio-economic conditions”. It is operating in 21 district of Rwanda.

In order to provide efficient services to its clients, DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is seeking to recruit highly-skilled, self-motivated and experienced persons to fill the position of Head of Operations and Business.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

the Head of Operations Services will be responsible for Business Development and Operations as described below:

• Mobilize internal and external financial resources (deposits and borrowings);
• Develop new products and services competitive to the market;
• Provide adequate coaching to department’s employees ;
• Develop strategies to minimize customer complaint and suggest ways of managing the public image of DUTERIMBERE-IMF IMF Plc;
• Effectiveness and efficiency of the Branches’ activities and performance of departments under his supervision
• Ensure the management of operations, marketing, recovery and compliance & Risk objectives;
• Collaborate with other head of Department to develop best practices for successful Microfinance’s operations
• Liaise with the finance department to ensure timely preparation of annual, quarterly budget and its reviews, forecast and business plan
• Set up new operational procedures draft for being approved and strengthen the existing ones;
• Perform pre-audit to ensure ongoing adherence to compliance procedure
• Stay informed on all deposit, business and consumer loan products

3. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

The Head of Operations services will be responsible for achieving the following tasks

Operations

• Supports business growth processes in her/his leadership position over the business development department.
• Develop business relationship with potential customers as well as existing customers with the view to identifying opportunities, completing business deals and strengthen customers’ will toward DUTERIMBERE IMF Plc.
• Combines strategic thinking and sharp executions coupled with relentless ambition and energy, which will enable the business to reach targets, goals, and attain objectives.
• Ensures the successful delivery of the business’s outcomes through the strategic development of business plans.
• Implements a 5 years Business/strategic plan focusing on increasing of clients through the opening of new branches, growth of the existing branches, increasing of deposits, development of new loan products and bringing new technologies.
• Provide advice on all operation issue to the report person
• Appraise the operation system in place and monitor the implementation of the DUTERIMBERE IMF Plc’s operation manuals and makes appropriate recommendation regarding the need to change.
• Ensure effective cash management and provisions
• In consultation with concerned department, ensure that client data are protected as prescribed by laws.

Product development

• Analyze the business environment to iidentify new business opportunities,
• commend new products or services and enhance the existing product to grow DUTERIMBERE IMF Plc customer base and outreach;
• Develop and implement the new products and service

c) Branches management

• Oversee the activities and performance of all branches and departments under his/her supervision;
• Coordinate the activities of all branches and handle all operation issue including computerization, change management and balancing books from branches.
• Ensure and monitor delivering budget results of all branches
• Ensure the branch and vaults are opened and closed on a timely basis
• Maintain proper teller and vault cash levels

Risk compliance management

• Identify and manage risk associated with operational functions that align overall strategy
• Implement efficient processes standards
• Ensure full compliance regulatory organizational policies
• Identify area of improving operational and financial metrics and implementation
• Ensuring health safety and DUTERIMBERE IMF Plc policies well implemented by staffs

Capacity building

• Participate on recruitment of qualified and competent operational employees of the department;
• Provide effective training/induction/coaching to staff in different positions under his responsibility based on best practices;
• In collaboration with HR Manager, set-up an effective staff development program with well trained and pedagogical internal trainers;
• Create job satisfaction and motivating staff through various motivational mechanisms, such as creating effective bonus system for staff ;
• Encourage with word and deeds the participation and creativity of the staff in matters related to improving the effectiveness of the organization and their job performance and job satisfaction.

Career development

• Training and staff development plans;
• Strengthen the “sense of team and commitment to the mission” within the Institution;
• Conduct performance evaluations of the staff reporting to him/her and verify that the

supervisory personnel also perform evaluations of their staff in a timely manner according to established procedures.

Respond to other inquiries useful to DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC as requested  by his supervisors .

4. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Available financial resources to maintain the business growth
• Deposits portfolio projected are achieved
• New competitive products and services are developed
• Number of new clients and new active accounts
• Performance of branch network and staff under his responsibility

5. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Be a Rwandan by nationality;

• Be at least 30 years old;

• A master’s degree in Banking, Business Administration, finance, Economics, Accounting, or any other related business field with 2 years’ experience in microfinance, banking sector or similar administrative and financial services or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Management or any other related business field with 5 years’ experience in microfinance, banking sector or similar administrative and financial service.

• At least 3 years’ experience in leadership positions;
• Advanced knowledge of a wide range of micro banking products including savings;
• Advanced computer skills;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda with strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in people management;
• Highly motivated with a strong interest in the field;
• Be willing to work or travel anywhere in the country where DUTERRIMBERE-IMF PLC has branches and sub-branches;
• Integrity, professional discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters;
• Have a good character in working with financial institutions;
• Strong knowledge of operational control methodologies.

6. THE JOB APPLICATION FILE MUST CONTAINS:

• Motivation letter addressed to CEO of DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC;
• Detailed updated Curriculum Vitae;
• Photocopy of degree (s) and other related certificates;
• Certificate of rendered services;
• Photocopy of identity card;
• Three professional referees with names, full contact addresses and their recommendation letters.

The interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the headquarters of DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC at Executive Assistant office KANOGO no later than 07/06/2023 at 5:00p.m.

N.B: Only candidates meeting the requirements will be invited for the written test and/or the interview.

Done at Kigali, on 31/05/2023.

 

 

 

Head of Finance and administration at DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC: (Deadline 7 June 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT N° 007/2023 

POSITION: HEAD OF FINANCE   

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

REPORTING: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SUPERVISING: CHIEF ACCOUNTANT AND TREASURER

LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE                                                                                                                      

1.      INTRODUCTION

DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is a local community development microfinance institution established in 2004. Its mission is “to provide financial and non-financial services tailored to low-income entrepreneurs, primarily women, to help them improve their socio-economic conditions”. It is operating in 21 district of Rwanda.

In order to provide efficient services to its clients, DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is seeking to recruit highly-skilled, self-motivated and experienced persons to fill the position of Head of Finance and administration.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Finance and Administration will be responsible for Business finances, funds and Human resource management as described below:

1. Financial Reporting:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of audited annual Financial statement i.e. With all disclosure requirement in line with IFRS and BNR .
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly financial statement analysis write up
• Ensure timely preparation of quarterly consolidated branches financial statements
• Ensure timely publication of quarterly financials
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts in line with IFRS/IAS standards
• Ensure accurate proofing of all income and balance sheet ledgers

2. Budgeting process

• Preparation of revenue, operating and capital expenditure budget
• Collation and gathering of teams’ PL and balance sheet in line with the agreed budgeted and balance sheet figures

3. Tax management and monthly review of tax liability

• Review of computation of tax liability of the banks prepared by Financial Analyst
• Review of computation of tax liability and subsequent inclusion in financial statement prepared by Financial Analyst.
• Discussion of tax computation liability with tax consultants and externals auditors.
• Preparation of Tax disclosure in Financial statement
• Preparation of Deferred Tax Liability and Asset
• Ensure Timely filing of returns to FIRS
• Ensure Timely payment of CIT, VAT and WHT
• Liaising with tax regulators and consultant on tax matters
• Facilitate the process of collection of yearly tax clearance certificate
• Attending to other related matter with other units in Banks

4. External audit Coordinators;

• Attending to auditors request for smooth audit exercise
• Proofing of other units’ proof during external audit period
• Follow up of Management Letter
• Address audit findings and recommendations

5. Financial Analysis:
   • Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures,
   • Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance,
   • Supervision of Financial Analyst(s),
   • Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes,
   • Responsible for analysing and preparing local documentation describing revenue streams and accounting impact and application of group accounting policies to each revenue stream;

3. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Available financial resources to maintain the business growth
• Disbursement and recovered achieved
• New competitive staffs’ services are developed
• New clients and new active accounts
• Performance of branch fund management and mobilization
• Compliance with IFRS and reporting’s

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Be a Rwandan by nationality;
• A master’s degree in Banking, Business Administration, finance, Economics, Accounting, or any other related business field in microfinance, banking sector or similar administrative and financial services with 5 years’ experience in financial service.

• At least 3 years’ experience in leadership positions;
• Advanced knowledge of a wide range of micro banking products including savings;
• Advanced computer skills;
• Fluency in English, French and Kinyarwanda with strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in people management;
• Highly motivated with a strong interest in the field;
• Be willing to work or travel anywhere in the country where DUTERRIMBERE-IMF PLC has branches and sub-branches;
• Integrity, professional discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters;
• Have a good character in working with financial institutions;
• Strong knowledge of financial control methodologies.

6. THE JOB APPLICATION FILE MUST CONTAINS:

• Motivation letter addressed to CEO of DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC;
• Detailed updated Curriculum Vitae;
• Photocopy of degree (s) and other related certificates;
• Certificate of rendered services;
• Photocopy of identity card;
• Three professional referees with names, full contact addresses and their recommendation letters.

The interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the headquarters of DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC at the Executive Assistant office KANOGO not later than 07/06/2023 at 5:00p.m.

N.B: Only candidates meeting the requirements will be invited for the written test and/or the interview.

Done at Kigali, on 31/05/2023.

 

 

 

Legal Advisor and Company Secretary at DUTERIMBERE IMF PLC: (Deadline 7 June 2023)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT N° 005/2023 

POSITION: LEGAL ADVISOR AND COMPANY SECRETARY

JOB TYPE: PERMANENT

REPORTING: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE                                                                            

1.       INTRODUCTION

DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is a local community development microfinance institution established in 2004. Its mission is “to provide financial and non-financial services tailored to low-income entrepreneurs, primarily women, to help them improve their socio-economic conditions”. It is operating in 21 district of Rwanda.

In order to provide efficient services to its clients, DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC is seeking to recruit highly-skilled, self-motivated and experienced persons to fill the position of Legal advisor and company secretary.

General Description:

The Legal Advisor and Company Secretary oversees all legal aspects concerning DUTERIMBERE PLC. She/he is responsible for handling all Legal related matters and is required to provide legal advice to the management and the Board of Directors on all corporate administrative functions

Job description

1. To advise members of the Board of Directors on their responsibilities and powers.
2. To provide legal advice to the management team.

• To review proposal or loan contracts and amendment from the credit Department.

1. Collaborate with the Finance Department for the application of tax laws.

1. Engaging with tax experts as necessary in order to provide advice as to tax liabilities and practices of the Company, including those related to transactions with local and foreign third parties and proposing ways to structure such transactions in order to obtain the best tax treatment available under applicable law.
2. Identifying legal risks associated with the operations of the Company and proposing mechanisms for mitigating them
3. Participate in the development of internal regulations in the context of shareholding.

• To make sure annual balance sheet and other types of required documents are submitted to the Registrar General as provided for by Law.

1. Staying abreast of changes in applicable banking and microfinance laws and regulation and timely communicating such changes and updates to Management and relevant staff.

1. Ensure compliance with the laws and regulations governing the company.
2. Organizing and managing all aspects of the Board meetings and shareholder meetings – Board and committee papers and drafting and circulation of agendas (in consultation with Board and Committee chairs), minutes, discussion papers, and proposals.

• Provide leadership around the structuring, negotiating & drafting of legal agreements and documentation to provide legal opinion where necessary.
• Communicating with Management, legal team and Branch Managers on actions required to ensure legal compliance.
• Provide secretarial services at Board meetings to ensure all resolutions are recorded accurately.

1. Provide legal expertise as required to user departments in a timely manner and within the set legal policies and procedures to ensure decisions arrived do not expose the company to any risk.

• Follow up of Board and Shareholder resolutions.
• Keeping the register of shareholders up to date and defending their interests.
• Ensure disputes are resolved in a manner that safeguards Company’s position and in compliance with applicable legislation.
• Develop effective working relationships with key user departments to ensure their needs are understood and appropriate solutions developed that support company’s needs.

Requirements

1. Qualifications: Masters of business Law
2. Experience: 3 years in microfinance services or relevant financial institution

• Skills: Law and Financial analytical, self-driven, curious in reading and writing articles and/or cases or any other field.

1. Languages: Kinyarwanda, English and French

 Affiliation

• Affiliated in any professional body or willing to do so once joining DUTERIMBERE IMF Plc.

Document to submit

1. Application letter
2. CV
3. Copy of Academic credentials

The interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the headquarters of DUTERIMBERE-IMF PLC at Executive Assistant office KANOGO no later than 07/06/2023 at 5:00p.m.

N.B: Only candidates meeting the requirements will be invited for the written test and/or the interview.

Done at Kigali, on 01/06/2023.