Financial Accountant at Choplife IP: (Deadline 26 May 2025)

Choplife IP is an African-owned holding company registered in Rwanda, focusing on investments in fintech, sports, music, and entertainment. We are currently operating across seven countries—including Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Republic of Benin, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone—Choplife IP’s diverse portfolio reflects its commitment to driving innovation and growth across various sectors. Choplife Gaming, a leading gaming brand and the foremost gaming franchise in Africa, manages its own operations in Ivory Coast and oversees live gaming franchises across six additional markets in East and West Africa, covering seven key regions.

We are currently seeking a highly qualified and motivated Financial Accountant to join our team at our Head Office in Kigali.

Title: Financial Accountant

Report to: Head of Finance

Based at: Kigali

Purpose:

This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing budgets and cash flow, and providing timely financial reports to support decision-making. The Financial Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial discipline and supporting the company’s operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile financial discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, filing obligations, and statutory reporting
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and group finance as required
• Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures
• Collaborating with an executive team in establishing more effective processes and controls to ensure the integrity of a company’s ledger.
• Monitor and manage daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts
• Prepare and update rolling cash flow forecasts (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Process and record payments, fund transfers, and intercompany transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies promptly
• Liaise with banks regarding account maintenance, FX rates, and new product offerings
• Ensure treasury transactions are compliant with internal controls and regulatory requirements, ensuring that an organization meets the necessary tax, permit and licensing requirements
• Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures
• Providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support
• Must be able to work independently and achieve great results

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA Rwanda or equivalent) – preferred
• Minimum 5–6 years of progressive experience in accounting roles
• Solid understanding of Rwandan tax laws and IFRS
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Self-reliant and able to work independently.
• Collaboration and ability to function as part of a team
• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Results orientation/driven

CV Submission

A well-prepared application letter and CV are to be submitted to [email protected] . Please include “Financial Accountant” in the subject line.

Deadline for submission: Friday 26^th May 2025

Done at Kigali, on 19th May 2025.