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

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 [email protected]
• Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.
• All unzipped documents will be automatically disqualified.