Finance Associate

Kigali, Rwanda
FULL TIME
Posted 10 days ago

We are looking for a new colleague to join our finance team in Rwanda. Our new colleague will:

  • Ensure effective accounting and recording in the Rwanda office, keeping track of financial transactions, performing required reconciliations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

  • Manage revenues and billing process in the Rwanda office ensuring timely billing and follow up on collections.

  • Ensure accurately compilation of all taxes payable and timely submission and payment to RRA, RSSB etc as per Rwanda’s tax law and ensure company compliance with tax law and other regulations.

  • Ensure timely preparation of monthly payroll and payment of project related expenses.

  • Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts and effectively explain the monthly cash flow forecast and highlight any risks.

  • Ensure optimal working capital management and manage and monitor currency exposure.

  • Ensure maintenance of accurate project financial reports in line with unique client reporting requirements.

  • Ensure compliance with internal transfer pricing policies and advise on any risks and any changes with local transfer pricing regulations.

  • Review, generate, and analyze monthly financial reports and perform any other financial analysis needed for decision making

  • Ensure proper accounting and recording of intercompany transactions including timely reconciliations

  • Coordinate the annual financial statements audit and any other audits and work with any consultants or advisors engaged by the company.

  • Handle correspondence with suppliers and third parties such as bankers, tax authorities and govt agencies

What you will bring:

  • BA Degree in Accounting/Finance

  • Minimum 3 years of progressive professional experience

  • Qualified CA/CPA or CFA professional

  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

  • Excellent knowledge of accounting, book-keeping and forecasting and operations management, and proficiency in MS Office especially Excel

  • Experience with QuickBooks accounting software is required

What’s in it for you?

Laterite offers a competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance and 21 days of annual leave. We are also committed to supporting our staff’s learning, providing an annual learning budget of up to $1000 per person and 10 days of time off for professional learning each year. We also provide remote work options in accordance with Laterite's remote work policy.

The starting salary for this role is RWF 1,785,150 gross per month. Salaries are pegged against the pay matrix, and there is ample opportunity for growth both in terms of salary scales and roles.

What next?

1). Online assessment

The first step is to complete a 45-minute online assessment for which no special preparation is needed.

Link to the assessment: https://form.jotform.com/251404221048545

2). Submit application

Successful candidates will then be invited to upload their CV and cover letter via our online application system.

3). Interviews

Successful candidates will then be invited to a first interview. The interview stage will consist of two rounds of interviews.

Deadline

Interested candidates must apply by May 30, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

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Financials

SalaryNot Specified

Details

Employment TypeFULL TIME
Min. Education LevelBACHELOR
Experience LevelINTERMEDIATE (3-5 years)
Application DeadlineMay 30, 2025
LocationKigali, Rwanda

Skills Required

BudgetingTaxationAuditingLedger ManagementStock Analysis

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