Head Of Finance at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 28 February 2022)

The purpose of this job is to develop and lead the implementation of the bank’s finance strategy in support of the bank’s strategic objectives. The focus shall be in creating forecast financial results, manage budgets and conduct risk management and assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations.

• Develop, implement and review the Bank’s finance policy, internal controls and procedures to ensure efficient management and preservation of the Bank’s assets.
• Provide oversight in the preparation of financial statements and other reports to summarize bank financial performance to inform decision making by the bank’s management.
• Conduct analysis of the banks’ financial information to monitor the performance of the bank against financial targets to recommend remedies for gaps observed.
• Provide support in the process of approving and authorizing operational and capital expenditure as per budget provision while ensuring that budgetary allocations are not exceeded without justifiable cause.
• Coordinate the preparation of the Bank’s annual budget and monitor performance against budget by provision of periodic reports to senior management to enforce budgetary control.
• Coordinate timely preparations and submission of management, Board’s and Investor’s financial performance and position reports.
• Ensure statutory reports are accurately prepared in accordance with Central Bank guidelines and requirements and within set deadline.
• Supervise and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timeliness and quality of the audit work.
• Provide oversight in the preparation of group accounts and ensure that financial statement of BK group is consolidated and reported on time to management and investors.
• Responsible for performance appraisal for finance and budget staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /Accounting or any related field from a recognized Institutiony
• Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized universityy
• Association of Charted Certified Accountant (ACCA)/Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of eight (8) years of similar working experience, (three) 3 of which should be at senior management role or a similar role, at an organization of similar size and complexity

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards
• Budgeting
• Financial and Accountancy knowledge
• Strong Analytical skills
• Financial Modelling knowledge
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
• Budgeting knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge of auditing
• Knowledge of Treasury management and Treasury Products
• Awareness of Risks and knowledge of Management
• Computer Literacy
• Advanced excel knowledge

BK is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates.Women are encouraged to apply.

Submit your CV to recruitment@bk.rw by 28th February 2022.