JOB AT Akagera National Park : Finance Manager : ( Deadline : 26 July 2019 )

JOB AT Akagera National Park : Finance Manager : ( Deadline : 26 July 2019 )

Akagera Management Company (AMC) is looking for a Finance Manager to manage its finance operations. The position is based in the park and reports jointly to the African Parks Network (APN) CFO and Akagera National Park Park Manager. The right candidate will be passionate about the conservation work being done by African Parks in partnership with the Rwandan Government. The primary purpose of this role will be to:

Direct and control the administration of all financial, treasury, taxation and accounting activities in the park, in accordance with African Parks Network (APN) policies, compliance with fiscal, legal and statutory requirements of Rwanda, and adherence to all donor regulations, including:

Leadership on all finance related matters;
Monitoring, recording, and reconciliation of revenue collection;
Review and continuous improvement of internal systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting and Reporting

Supervise the recording, classifying and summarizing of the financial transactions of the park and ensuring the proper update and maintenance of the accounts to ensure that the accounting system provides the basis for an efficient financial information system for both internal and external users and that it is compliant with internationally accepted accounting principles, legal and statutory requirements of the country
Review and provide guidance and coaching to accounting staff ensuring accuracy, correctness, and completeness of transactions recorded
Ensure the timeliness of required financial reports to project managers, donors, government partners, and Board Members
Prepare periodic reports of financial performance and discuss with the head of departments

2. Treasury and Cash Management

Is responsible for treasury planning
Liaises with the banks to ensure best rates on forex, transfers, credit card charges, etc

3. Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Reporting

Assist in the planning and budgeting for the project, taking the lead in the financial plans and budgets and ensuring that the assumptions, parameters, guidelines, and policies in planning are complied with
Review and monitors the budget performance of the project and provide recommendations
Provide cost data of the various resource inputs to project personnel to prepare and update Budget
Assist the Park manager and other park staff by providing guidance on compliance with donors guidelines and the provisions of donor agreements

4. Internal Control Environment

Continuously review the adequacy of internal control to ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial information, protection of assets and adherence to policies, systems and procedures and the smooth and orderly implementation of plans and activities

5. Fixed Asset Management

Ensure the identification and proper inventory of fixed assets of the project through the conduct of an annual inventory to determine their location and condition of proper disposition
Determine the accuracy of depreciation in accordance with APN’s policy and that the assets are adequately protected
Prepare the request for approval to dispose of missing, lost, stolen, damaged and obsolete equipment

6. Payroll

Ensure that the systems and procedures are in place to enable accurate preparation and disbursement of the payroll in compliance with statutory requirements
Sign off on the monthly payroll by reviewing and checking the accuracy of amounts to be paid to the staff

7. Due Diligence and Audit

Co-ordinates with the auditors. This includes preparation of the reporting pack and necessary notes to the accounts
Provide draft responses to the audit management letter, including coordinating inputs from the programme, human resources, administration, and other units as necessary
Ensure the closure and resolution of audit findings

8. Board and governance

Attending the board meeting and taking the minutes of the board
Provide financial information to the Board for all Board meetings

9. General

Provide leadership and guidance in all matters pertaining to finance (including taxation and other financial issues) and give advice and support to all those needing it
Provide training to project staff on APN financial policies and procedures, budgeting methods and compliance with donor guidelines
Where required, assist with writing and maintaining the local procurement policy and be a member of the procurement committee

Minimum Requirements:

Qualified ACCA / CIMA / CA or equivalent
At least 8 years post qualification experience
Experience in international organizations
Has managed a team of at least 5 people
Demonstrated leadership ability
Demonstrated experience providing reports to Boards
Experience working in multi-cultural environments
Experience working with ERP systems
Excellent computer/technology skills – MS Office, social media, websites
Strong communication & presentation skills
Good commercial skills
Analytical skills
Stakeholder relationship management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong team player
Results oriented
Highly resilient
Adaptable

Additional Requirements:

Experience in the tourism industry an advantage
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join our dedicated park management team and make a significant contribution to the protection and sustainable development of the Rwandan conservation landscape.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 26 July 2019.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted by 1 August 2019.

Done at KIYONZA, on 08th July 2019.

Park Manager – Akagera Management Company Ltd