Department: Finance

Reports to: Finance Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of our client.

Job Purpose

The Chief Accountant is responsible for overseeing all financial and management accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with IFRS/IAS, strong internal controls, effective tax and treasury management, and leadership of the accounting team. This role supports management through timely financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Management Accounting

• Oversee all accounting activities in compliance with IFRS and IAS
• Ensure accuracy of cost centers, profit centers, allocations, and journal entries
• Manage month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review general ledger, bank reconciliations, AP/AR ageing, provisions, and accruals
• Prepare and review management accounts, variance analysis, forecasts, and commentaries
• Ensure proper fixed asset accounting and inventory valuation

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Prepare statutory and IFRS-compliant financial statements
• Coordinate audits, respond to auditor queries, and manage audit files
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports and consolidation inputs

Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance

• Coordinate annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Monitor performance against budget and advise on corrective actions
• Support operating contribution and cost optimization initiatives

Tax, Treasury & Compliance

• Ensure full tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, import taxes)
• Manage cash flow, daily cash positions, forecasts, and bank relationships
• Review FX transactions, interest, and bank charges
• Ensure effective internal controls and financial risk mitigation

Systems & Processes

• Act as JDE and payment/payroll system key user
• Support system upgrades, testing, and end-user issues
• Ensure data integrity and business continuity
• People Management & Leadership
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the accounting team
• Conduct performance appraisals and support talent development
• Deputize for the Finance Manager when required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• CPA or ACCA qualification required
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant accounting experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ERP experience (JDE preferred)
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• High integrity, governance, and risk awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

How to Apply

Send your CV to info@focuspoint.rw with the subject line:

“Application – Chief Accountant”

Equal Opportunity

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and ensure fair recruitment practices.