Vacancy title:
Accountant

Jobs at:
CiMg & Associates Corporation

Deadline of this Job:
Open until filled

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Accountant
Employer: True D Logistics ltd
Recruitment Service: CIMG & Associates plc
Expected Date for Tests: Saturday July 7 2018
Expected placement date: Tuesday July 10 2018
True D Logistics is a private limited company whose offices are located at Gikondo, Kigali Rwanda. Newly established company, True D Logistics’ core business is wholesale/Retail of imported commodities and provision of cargo overhauling in East Africa.
The company is keen at aggressively expand its customer base, hence increasing its revenues. In this perspective, True D Logistics through CiMg & Associates  is looking for talented people to fill the position of Accountant
Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Assist the storekeeper in the daily requirements.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay and receipts transactions.
• Manage all bank accounts and ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct weekly bank reconciliation
• Ensure the company does not run a stock shortfall
• Explore ways of minimizing company’s operating costs, from the importation to distribution and other administrative costs.
• Identification of risks in business management process and advise accordingly
• Preparation of payment vouchers to be approved by either the Managing Director or the Director of Finance & administration
• Prepare and submit relevant tax declaration on time to avoid unnecessary penalties.
• Advise on the optimal pricing policy
• Prepare monthly payroll and prepare timesheets and wages payments for casual workers.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities aligned with company’s business plan.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls
• Ensure all postable accounts are updated on daily basis
• Review of daily stock inventory reports.
• Record cash and credit sales
• Record daily cash inflow and outflows.
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy of accounts.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Responds to inquiries from the General Manager and DAF regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Ensure the general ledger is accurate and timely to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the company
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  The successful candidate will have:
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2-3 years of related experience in profit making organization
• Good financial analysis skills
• Superior costs accounting technical knowledge
• Knowledge of accounting processes, management of accounting operations, internal controls, generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting and taxation rules, regulations and appropriate practices
• The ability to accurately prepare and interpret financial data
• Experience with QuickBooks, MS Excel and MS Office
• A liking for detailed work requiring attention and diligence
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills,
• Excellent organizational skills,
• Time management, and attention to detail,
• The ability to solve problems with initiative and flexibility
• The ability to learn quickly
• Multi-task and trouble-shoot

Job application procedure
Please submit your resume via e-mail to recruitment@cimg.co.rw  along with a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are interested in the mission/values/activities of True D Logistics and why you are qualified for this position. In the e-mail subject line please write “Accountant-True D Logistics.”
Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls are allowed please!