Vacancy title:
Finance Director

Jobs at:
SOLARKIOSK

Deadline of this Job:
31st December 2018

Duty Station:
Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 17th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description

SOLARKIOSK is the last mile distribution hub and renewable energy gateway to the untapped markets at the Base-of-the-Pyramid (BOP). We have developed an award-winning technology and an inclusive business model offering access to sustainable energy and a variety of high quality fast moving consumer products to underserved markets. The headquarters (HQ) is based in Berlin, Germany with currently five subsidiaries in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as projects in the Middle East, South East Asia, and the Americas.

To manage our exponential growth, we are currently looking for a Finance Director who will be working alongside the Managing Director and the HQ-Finance Director to deliver cost-effective and efficient accounting and financial systems, policies and processes that meet the current and future business requirements. He/she should be capable of delivering high-quality service in a consistent and consultative manner to all levels of staff and departments with regard to financially related plans, policies, and procedures.

His/her responsibilities include but not limited to

• Overall financial planning, analyzing, monitoring, controlling of financials and financial reporting
  
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports according to IFRS
  
• Preparing, supervising and analyzing daily and monthly cash-flows, forecast and sales report Taking ultimate responsibility for the company’s cash and inventory management policies
  
• Conducting reviews and evaluations of cost-reduction opportunities
  
• Monitoring and reporting on all factors influencing business performance
  
• Adhering to financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk
  
• Ensuring that a company’s accounting and ERP systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth
  
• Analyzing current and potential market trends
  
• Coordinating departmental staff and leading Finance-team
  
• Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are timely met
  
• Staying abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
  
• Working with senior teams including retail and regional management teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans
  
• Establishing a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with internal and external parties including customers, auditors, tax advisors, bank and the Group
  Experience and skills
  
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or further related fields
  
• CPA or ACCA preferred
  
• Extensive experience in a range of finance and controlling areas (e.g. FP&A, IFRS, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance, Treasury, Commercial or Operations Business Partnering, Costing)
  
• Senior level with 7+ years‘ experience, demonstrated supervisory experience
  
• Strong IT skills, always ahead of new technologies
  
• Excellent with standard office software (incl. MS Excel) and accounting systems as e.g. QuickBooks
  
• Working experience in an international organization specifically in audit companies and/or business advisory is an advantage
  
• High integrity and openness combined with the commitment to good governance
  
• Exceptional English communication skills at all levels required

What we offer

• A position in a steadily developing company with a competitive pay and exciting projects in the pipeline
  
• Expand our growing business in the field of renewable energy solutions and last mile distribution
  
• Excellent regional reputation and the unique opportunity to positively and directly impact social, economic and environmental challenges
  
• Be part of a dedicated, dynamic and highly motivated professional team