Secretary/Accountant Position

Recruitment of an Accountant/Secretary (1) for Star Leather Products Company

The Accountant/Secretary will manage the accounting function of the company in a professional manner to ensure the company meets its financial obligations on a day to day basis. Provide personal administrative support. Duties include general clerical, receptionist and company based work. Project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.

 

Principal accountabilities

-       To manage the company liquidity on a day to day basis to ensure that the funds are always available to meet any obligation that may arise

-       Establish and perform an effective budgetary monitoring system (variance analysis) to ensure that it is as per the approved plan and that any variance is explained

-       Bookkeeping of all financial records and proofs of cash flow

-       Ensure that (external and internal) accounting procedures are being followed to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards and regulators requirements

-       Ensure that the monthly and annual accounts are prepared within the stipulated time to assist management and the directors in prompt decision making

-       Prepare the finance expenses budget and consolidate the same for the company for management presentation and approved by the board

-       Maintain the trial balance to ensure its correctness at all times.

-       Maintaining a calendar of events taking place at the premises

-       Provide personal administrative support

-       Manage the centre’s support staff

-       Perform other duties as assigned

 

Knowledge and Experience

At least a diploma or A1 certificate in Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Economics) from a recognized institution or any equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience

-       Good analytical & quantitative skills

-       Skill in performing detailed and complex numerical computations and reports.

-       Skill in both verbal and written communication.

-       Good spoken and written communication skills.

-       Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

-       Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner

-       Good organizational and time management skills.

-       Good people skills for working with a range of colleagues and clients

-       Must be fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French and knowledge of both English and French is an added advantage.

 

For more information, please contact an.shyaka@bdf.rw or call on our tool free line on 4777 during working hours from 8:00 to 17:00

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will contacted.

 

Applications should be addressed to the Representative of the SLP on the premises of BDF, Muhima, no later than Monday, February 17^th, at 12:00.