Accountant Officer

• Support management in developing the company’s financial strategy, including financing plans and capital requirements, and provide financial analysis, reports and recommendations for decision-making.
• Prepare, maintain and supervise accurate accounting records for all company transactions; prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Maintain strong accounting systems and internal controls; manage the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, accruals and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts; ensure sufficient liquidity and manage working capital, banking relationships, loans and financing arrangements.
• Review, verify and control all import documentation (proforma and commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, insurance certificates and declarations); confirm HS codes, Incoterms, quantities, prices and currencies; prepare import cost estimates and coordinate with clearing agents, customs authorities, banks and suppliers.
• Calculate and verify customs duties, VAT, PAYE, RSSB, withholding tax, corporate income tax and other statutory obligations; ensure timely filing and payment, and liaise with RRA, RSSB, RDB and other authorities.
• Supervise payroll preparation, including PAYE, RSSB, maternity leave and pension declarations.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting; monitor performance against budgets, investigate variances and track key financial KPIs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and valuations; calculate landed costs, reconcile stock counts, analyze inventory movement and recommend cost efficiency measures.
• Manage foreign currency transactions and supplier payments; monitor exchange rates and identify financial risks (liquidity, credit, tax, FX exposure), recommending mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, tax summaries, inventory valuation, supplier reconciliations and import cost analysis.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules, reconciliations and documents; maintain complete audit trails and strengthen internal controls.
• Supervise the cashier, review cash receipts and payments, ensure timely banking and custody of petty cash, and perform periodic cash counts and reconciliations.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information, maintain proper filing of financial and statutory records, supervise junior finance staff where assigned, and perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (required education level) in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Experience level of 2 to 5 years in accounting or finance.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of tax compliance, including VAT and withholding tax.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.

Fixed-term contract. English (fluent). About the employer: Builders Industries Limited is one of the leading and most respected suppliers of construction materials in Rwanda, based at the Kigali Special Economic Zone.