RECRUITMENT OF ACCOUNTANT AT SALVO GRIMA RWANDA
About Salvo Grima Group
Salvo Grima Group is a dynamic group of companies specializing in distribution, ship supply, retail and wholesale. Established in 1860 in Malta, Europe, and now employs over 250 in seven countries, is seeking a talented Accountant to join our growing Finance Team.
About the Role
The candidate will be based in our offices in Kigali where one of our subsidiaries, Salvo Grima Rwanda (SGR), was established in 2020, and today employs over 90 team members. SGR is a distribution company and represents a growing number of world-leading manufacturers including Unilever, Danone, British American Tobacco, and Mars Wrigley.
Salvo Grima Rwanda provides an opportunity for Energetic Rwandan to Apply for the Post of Accountant. The Accountant will report directly to the Senior Accountant but will also work closely with all other Company’s departments.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Ensure the maintenance of the subsidiary ledgers and other financial records of one or more business units and ensure the agreed standards of quality and delivery;
- Assume responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts of assigned companies and submit these within deadline;
- Manage the cash-flow of assigned business units within stated parameters and in coordination with the general managers/ heads of assigned business units;
- Prepare and submit VAT returns for assigned companies as well as financial data which may be required from time to time by the other official bodies and Government departments;
- Support the assigned business units in setting annual budgets and in monitoring and analyzing trading performance, operating costs, and capital expenditure on a regular basis;
- Liaise with the Group's auditors and external auditors about assigned Auditing Assignments;
- Regularly provide the Head of Finance and Compliance with up-to-date bank balances, debtor and creditor positions and other financial data as may be required from time to time;
- Contribute to the ongoing development and strengthening of internal controls;
- Reporting accurately and clearly on activities undertaken;
- Analyze accounts and Prepares reports, standard costs, variance analysis and its Interpretation;
- Performing other accounting duties and Provide support to Junior accountants;
- Carrying out any other task which may be reasonably required in this position.
Desired qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in accounting, finance or a related field;
- ACCA / CPA Intermediate Level;
- A minimum of 3 years working in finance with recognized organizations;
- Experience must comprise considerable familiarity with Accounting, Stock and Inventory Management;
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English languages (written & oral). Knowledge of French is an added value;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff;
- A working knowledge of data management using various tools including the, Microsoft Word and Excel, and software for financial reporting;
- Extensive knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and Rwandan Tax law;
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
Interested candidates should forward their application letter and CV together with all relevant documents to the email address provided bellow no later than 23rd October 2024 The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) named after your name and position, for example: Name, SGR, Accountant on Email: careers@salvogrima.com.mt Successful candidate will begin as soon as possible.
Applications must include the following documents:
- Application cover letter addressed to General Manager of Salvo Grima Rwanda Ltd
- Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience
- Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references
Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted, if you don't hear from us within two weeks after submission deadline, know that you have not been shortlisted.
Done in Kigali, on 15th October 2024
The Management of
SALVO GRIMA RWANDA Ltd