About the Role
The Chief Accountant is responsible for the efficient accounting and financial administration of Yumn ltd and associated companies. The Chief Accountant is expected to oversee the day-to-day financial administration of these companies to ensure smooth running and compliance with internal policies and external requirements. A key responsibility is the management of Accounting, Tax and fiscal Compliance, Audits, Payroll, Sage X3 system, Reconciliations, providing inclusive reporting that shapes and influences decision-making.
Requirements
Education and experience:
University Degree in Accounting.
Qualified member of a recognized accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
A minimum of five years plus post qualification relevant experience. Audit background preferred with commercial/industry experience in operating businesses.
Local Rwanda tax knowledge is a pre-exquisite.
Advanced numeracy and analytical skills.
Advanced Excel and other Microsoft Office Software capabilities is required.
Fluency in English (written and oral) is essential.
Key Competencies
An ownership and management mentality and approach.
Openness to innovative ideas and ways of thinking and working.
Exceptional communication skills at all levels.
Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making.
High integrity and transparency combined with commitment to good governance.
Energetic, high motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success.
Great teamwork skills and ability to develop excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the business.
About the Company
Yumn, whose trade name is HQ Power, was incorporated in Rwanda as a company limited by shares in 2012. The principal activities of the company are power generation, transmission, and distribution. Specifically, the company is the developer of the 80 MW peat fired power plant in South Akanyaru, Gisagara District, under a Public Private Partnership.