4 Job Positions at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 25 May 2023)

4 Job Positions at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 25 May 2023)

Cost Controller at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 25 May 2023)

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title            :    Cost Controller

Reports to   :    Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

We are currently seeking an experienced, thorough, and insightful cost controller to oversee cost management for our entire company. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various department managers to analyse costs, assess vendor relationships, and maximize profitability. To succeed in this position, you will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a deep commitment to the bottom line without compromising quality.

Cost Controller responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Monitoring and updating cost estimates for projects to ensure that costs are within expected ranges.
• Manage treasury, open several new accounts, establish new procedures and controls, monitor daily activity.
• Prepare monthly write-ups reports for the cost performance and forecast.
• Reviewing expense reports to ensure that expenses are reasonable and appropriate for the circumstances.
• Coordinating with other departments such as human resources, operations, accounting, and finance to ensure that all costs are accurately tracked.
• Conducting cost analyses to identify areas where costs can be reduced or eliminated altogether.
• Monitoring budgets to ensure that spending does not exceed approved levels.
• Collecting cost data from suppliers or subcontractors to track material costs.
• Preparing reports regarding costs and expenses.
• Preparing bid estimates for new projects or bids on existing projects
• Analyse purchase order commitment to calculate accruals.
• Participate in the development of unit standard costs and BOM’s for new and existing products.
• Detail analysis and compilation of financial statements
• Create, extract, verify and consolidate a variety of narrative information and statistical data needed to formulate presentation of RFP.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and audit schedules utilizing QuickBooks.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or relevant field strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in cost control/accountant.
• Management experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid networking and interpersonal skills.
• Solid experience in using QuickBooks.
• Able to generate budgets and reports.
• Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately.
• Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department heads.
• Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates

• The deadline for submitting applications is May 25^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
• All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.

 

Senior Procurement Officer at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 25 May 2023)

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title          : Senior Procurement Officer

Reports to : Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

The Senior Procurement Officer will be responsible for taking lead in carrying out the purchasing and procurement functions of supplies, equipment, and services. It ensures procurement of high-quality and cost-efficient supplies, equipment, and services. The position is also responsible for maintaining purchasing records and facilitating accurate documentation to Finance.

This role will provide high quality procurement guidance, advice, and support to stakeholders to implement the Government of Rwanda Corporate Procurement Strategy enabling the company to deliver its goals.

Key accountabilities

• Plan, Manage, Report and Review on procurement work and objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver by value for money.
• Develop and administer contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Have good analytical skillset to benchmark transparency against the chosen procurement route.
• Be fully experienced in undertaking and leading full tenders with minimal supervision by ensuring a professional and customer care driven approach.
• Be capable of being both diplomatic and assertive in supporting stakeholders to ensure business objectives are achieved, risk identified and avoided, and objectives are met.
• Support the development of an effective and forward-thinking procurement strategy to support the changing needs of the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor Procurement Officer to ensure ongoing development in procurement skills, attitude, and professionalism.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to stakeholders on procurement matters and the implications of legislation relating to the organization.
• Ensuring current practice is positively and continuously challenged to deliver optimum value for money and customer care services.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation and best practice and develop new and innovative approaches.
• Actively managing risk within procurement services across the organization.
• Ensure high level of confidentiality in all dealings and capture decision making in tenders to demonstrate fairness and transparency.
• Any other duties assigned by the Admin and Finance Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement management.
• A CIPS membership or other relevant professional membership.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of local and international procurement principles.
• Experience in developing/reviewing relevant procurement/contracts and terms of reference.
• In depth experience and knowledge of Rwanda procurement legislation.
• Minimum of five (5) years in senior procurement position.
• Advance knowledge of Micro Soft package.
• Knowledge of current procurement best practice and issues affecting public sector procurement.

Personal Skills and General Competencies

• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret market, financial, monitoring, and other performance information.
• English excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, knowledge of French is a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records including for financial control and audit requirements.
• Ability to organise own workload and set priorities.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates
• The deadline for submitting applications is May 25^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
• All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.

 

Senior Human Resources Officer at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 25 May 2023)

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course Ltd

Job Description

Title             :  Senior Human Resources Officer

Reports to    :  Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

The Senior Human Resources Officer will be assigned to Contract Management, Records Management and Separation – across the organization providing leadership on this specialist functions to other members of the HR team while working closely with the Finance & Admin Manager for guidance and support.

Senior HR responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Implement the human resources strategy within the departments taking into consideration strategic goals and objectives.
• Deliver all aspects of HR services and regularly provide reports and matrices on assigned department’s performance.
• Provide input to HR policy formulation, implement, and interpret HR policy and procedures and ensure effective and proactive communication across the departments on policies, procedures, and services.
• Provide overall expertise in Human Resources Management, Records Management and Separation.
• Drive recruitment, on boarding, talent management and motivation need of all departments ensuring each process meets RUGC goals.
• Manage succession, staff development and workforce planning as essential activities within the departments.
• Ensure departmental data records management, leave, medical and other HR duties are coordinated and executed within expected standards.
• Ensure effective implementation of performance management processes and systems for the company and link these to the company’s Learning and Development strategy.
• Manage all staff welfare and employee relations matters within assigned departments and ensure timely and adequate resolution of any issues to promote a harmonious working environment.
• Supervise HR staff supporting departments, ensuring they have clear objectives and resources needed to perform their tasks.
• Any other duties assigned by the Admin and Finance Manager.

Senior HR Skills and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent.
• Professional HR qualification and membership to a HR body e.g., IHRM, CIPD etc. or equivalent
• At least 3 – 5 years’ hands on human resources management experience.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams across various sites.
• Knowledge of Rwanda laws and practices
• Knowledge of employee relations policies, procedures, and experience in their implementation.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Ability to analyse problems and devise pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to maintain a strategic view but can also conduct detailed analysis as appropriate.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach to problem resolution as required.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent planning and follow through ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates

• The deadline for submitting applications is May 25^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
• All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.

 

 

Senior Accountant at Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course: (Deadline 25 May 2023)

Job Description

Title           :  Senior Accountant

Reports to  :  Finance and Admin Manager

Job Purpose:

Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course is a private company created to position Rwanda as the best golfing destination in Africa and one of the greatest in the world. The first project of Rwanda Ultimate Golf Course, to reach this goal, is the Kigali Golf Resort & Villas. The golf course is a real estate masterpiece designed by the worldwide famous Gary Player. The facility will also include a five-star Clubhouse and other amenities.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.

Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyse financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants.

Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all accounting tasks.

Senior Accountant responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Compile, classify, analyse and record financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.

• Weekly reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare monthly financial management report.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting internal control procedures.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
• Monitor and support on taxation issues.
• Develop, maintain and backup financial data bases.
• Financial audit preparation and coordinate the audit process.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and forecasts.
• Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

• Supervising and the work of the accountants.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Liaise with Financial & Admin Manager to improve accounting processes and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by the Admin and Finance manager.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Relevant certification (e.g.: CPA) will be preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of auditing practices and principles.
• Advance knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of QuickBooks the accounting software.
• Advanced Micro Soft package.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced aptitude with numbers and quantitative skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required, both oral and written.
• Fluency in French will be an asset.

Required documents:

• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional training certificates, and other relevant training certificates

• The deadline for submitting applications is May 25^th, 2023, at 14:00 hrs. Kigali time.
• All applicants should submit their zipped documents on hr@rwandagolf.rw
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.