VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT: Financial Controller

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

ABOUT TIGO

Tigo Rwanda is part of a global telecommunications company- Millicom with a presence in Africa and Latin America. Launched in 2009, we are the second largest telecommunications company in Rwanda, offering GSM, 2G, 3G and 4G as well as mobile financial services under the Tigo brand; We are seeking to fill the position below;

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

JOB PURPOSE:

The Financial Controller will be in charge of financial management and accounting of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure financial/accounting systems are established/maintained to comply with appropriates policies.
• Oversee internal and external audits
• Address audit findings and recommendations
• Reviews all details/reports prepared by the different departments to ensure consistency. Also review the information received to determine any accounting/disclosure implication and the need for more information
• Review and approval of countable vouchers
• Review and approval of all the problematic related to taxes
• Production of different financial reports for Millicom
• Revaluation of the monetary accounts of the accounting
• Person responsible for compliance the production &control of finance/accounting internal controls
• Approval all petty cash payments
• Calculate and record of financial interests with local institutions and the exterior
• In charge of intercompany accounts & Fix Asset Management
• Provide financial and budget advice to Chief Financial Officer and other appropriate management in decision making
• Liaise with appropriate Millicom joint venture offices regarding financial and accounting issues
• Train and supervise finance staff
• Backup responsible for the functions position assigned in case of absence
• Execution of Internal control in time, quality and manners
• Issuing reports requested by area management or general management
• In charge of monthly, quarterly and yearly closings of the accounts, respecting IFRS and implementing all related internal controls

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration
• 4-5 years’ experience in a similar role 
• ACCA/CPA Part Qualification preferred.
• Strong accounting, analytical, time-management, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Financial software, Microsoft office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of local GAAP
• Relevant Audit Processes Knowledge
• IFRS international Financial Reporting Standards
• Financial statements: Balance sheet, Profit and Loss
• Tax Laws
• Financial Statement Close procedure
• People Management

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please follow this link to apply http://careers.peopleclick.eu.com/careerscp/client_millicom/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=6022&localeCode=en-us

 Deadline for submission: Wednesday 28^th October 2015 before 5:00PM