2 Job Positions at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 10 May 2023)

2 Job Positions at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 10 May 2023)

Procurement Officer at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 10 May 2023)

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Location: Kigali

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Reports to: Procurement Manager

Start date: Mid-March 2023

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, the largest aquaculture platform in East Africa, based in Kenya. We launched our Rwandan business in Q4 of 2021 and have since built a vertically integrated aquaculture company with associated hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales operations. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in the country, producing and distributing over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.

About the Role

We are looking for a high impact and industrious professional procurement officer, he/she will be based in Kigali managing tactic procurement and local procurement to achieve better service delivery and cost-effectiveness using best and emerging practices in procurement management.

What you will do:

• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and costing.
• Create a mutual understanding and visibility of all purchase requisitions for the different end users.
• Ensuring products are purchased within internal agreed timeline, meeting specifications and at a good price.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as pre-qualifications and delivery times
• Maintaining good supplier relations and price negotiation with the guidance of the line manager.
• Draft appropriate service level agreements to properly evaluate the performance of suppliers, and report on this on a regular basis.
• Work with internal stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• 3 + years of experience in the procurement operations.
• A holder of bachelor’s degree in procurement, logistics or supply management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Able to respect the principles of procurement such as accountability, competitive supply, consistency, effectiveness, value for money, fair dealing, integration and integrity.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, French is a plus.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of a high impact mission, high growth company, and enjoyable work environment.
• Competitive salary based on level of experience and position fit.
• Annual bonus tied to individual, department, and company performance.
• Health Insurance, best available in Rwanda.
• Flexible and hybrid schedule with remote work available.
• 21 paid annual leave of absence.

To apply, send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]

Accountant at Kivu Choice Ltd: (Deadline 10 May 2023)

Job Title:                     Accountant

Location:                       90% Kigali, 10% Lake Kivu region

Compensation:            Commensurate with Experience

Start date:                    May 2023

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, the largest aquaculture platform in East Africa, based in Kenya. We launched our Rwandan business in Q4 of 2021 and have since built a vertically integrated aquaculture company with associated hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales operations. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in the country, producing and distributing over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.

About the Role

The role of the Finance Accountant is to maintain the General Ledger and provide quality assurance on the accuracy of: Fixed Assets Register, Imported Feed Valuation, Biomass Computation & Withholding Taxes. The position will offer great opportunity for growth in the People and Culture division.

What you will do: 

• Ensure timely and accurate valuation & Postings of Imported Feeds.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to manage month-end and year-end closing activities
• Timely and accurate update of the Fixed Assets Register
• Time and accurate capture of monthly depreciation journals into the core reporting system
• Work closely with the external auditors to ensure any audit queries are expeditiously resolved and audit finalized within the budgeted time and cost.
• Timely and accurate valuation & postings of monthly Biomass figure.
• Oversee periodic vendor statements reconciliations.
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of the financial transactions.
• Update of monthly FX rates on Xero
• Monthly reconciliation of Control Accounts
• Posting of monthly payroll JVs
• Assist in periodic stock take and inventory reconciliation.

What we’re looking for:

• Education level: bachelor’s degree in finance or any related Business Degree. CPA/ACCA certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 4 years’ experience working in finance & accounting
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
• Excels in a startup environment by staying organized, not being afraid to take initiative and willing to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda,

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of a high impact mission, high growth company, and enjoyable work environment
• Competitive salary based on level of experience and position fit
• Annual bonus tied to individual, department, and company performance
• Health Insurance, best available in Rwanda
• Flexible and hybrid schedule with remote work available
• 18 paid leave of absence

To apply, send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected]