Senior Accountant at SODITRACO GROUP: (Deadline 15 May 2025)

Senior Accountant at SODITRACO GROUP: (Deadline 15 May 2025)

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Organization: SODITRACO GROUP
Position Title: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Director of Administration and Finance
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Application Deadline: 15th May 2025
Application Email: [email protected]

Purpose of the Role

To ensure accurate financial reporting, effective control over accounting processes, and compliance with relevant laws and internal policies across the group’s companies, using a computerized accounting system.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare consolidated and individual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Analyze financial performance and variances from budget or forecasts.

General Ledger Management

• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closings.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of financial transactions.
• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts across the group.

Group Consolidation

• Coordinate the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Manage multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange revaluations.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, financial laws, and internal policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Develop and maintain effective internal control systems.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Review AP/AR entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor vendor and customer account reconciliations.

System Utilization

• Use the group’s computerized accounting system for all financial functions.
• Generate financial reports using enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
• Train and support junior staff in system usage.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget.

Team Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Coordinate with departments across the group.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification (at least advanced level) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a similar role within a group of companies.
• Experience in consolidated financial reporting is essential.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and other accounting standards.

Soft Skills:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit the following as one combined PDF document:

• Cover letter
• Detailed CV with at least three professional referees with their emails and phone number,
• Academic credentials (Degree certificate and transcripts)
• Any other relevant supporting documents

All applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
Deadline for submission: 15th May 2025

Done at Kigali, on 7^th, May 2025

Mr. Celestin UWIMANA

Chief Executive Officer