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I. Management Accountant

About this job

Africa Towers Services is a telecom tower construction company and is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Report financial statements as per MAPA format under local GAAP/IFRS

* Plan and monitor monthly/quarterly and annual actuals vs budget allocations for tower company in Rwanda
* Monitor and ensure that the timelines are met as per the BPA calendar

2. Review of functional planning and reporting effectiveness

* Report functional planning scores for monthly/quarterly/annual flash and forecasting
* Recommend actionables to improve effectiveness of forecasting by function
* Review planning models to capture information which will enhance the quality of the flash and forecasting process
* Ensure the planning efficiency tracker (‘PET’) ratings are achieved in Rwanda

3. Compliance to delegation of authority (‘DOA’) AOP guidelines for Capex and Opex

* Monitoring the DOA guidelines for budgeted and unbudgeted capex
* Adherence to AOP guidelines for CAPEX and OPEX

4. Support function/Customer satisfaction

* Ensure timely feedback and response to queries raised
* Ensure timely inputs are provided to enhance and improve functional planning skills for flash and forecasting process

5. Ensure consistent tracking of capex

* Maintain the Rwanda Capex register
* Track each capex by a CAF reference and against AOP
* Report all variances, cost over runs as applicable
* Define actionables each month to prevent variances against AOP

Qualifications and Skills:

* Degree in Commerce/accounting/CPA/MBA

* Degree in Commerce/Accounting/CPA/MBA
* Approximately 5-6years experience in a related field
* Knowledge of changes in the accounting tools/software available for reporting
* Knowledge of changes in the Accounting standards applied under local GAAP
* Exposure to ERP environment
* Preferred background being telecom/service industry
* Business and Commercial Acumen
* Ability to align strategies and systems to business needs

II. Financial Accountant

About this job

Our client Africa Towers Services is a telecom tower construction company and is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Report financial statements as per Rwanda norms under local GAAP

* Plan and monitor monthly/quarterly and annual book closure in line with local GAAP
* Ensure translation of financials as per IFRS is ensured as per existing company guidelines
* Ensure quarterly reporting of financials as per central FR calendar
* Ensure all disclosures contingent liabilities and notes to accounts are tracked on a monthly/quarterly basis

2. Review of functional planning and reporting effectiveness

* Ensure FR calendar is met
* Ensure that DTR is undertaken on a monthly basis
* Ensure SVCCL is reviewed and reported as per FR calendar
* Ensure evaluation is as per fiscal review process of Rwanda per prescribed central guidelines

3. Compliance to delegation of Authority

* Monitoring the DOA guidelines for operational decisions in Rwanda

4. Support function/customer satisfaction

* Ensure timely feedback and respond to queries raised
* Ensure timely inputs are provided to enhance and improve financial reporting process and internal controls are strengthened

5. Ensure implementation and compliance to accounting guidelines as released centrally

* ADG compliance as per ADG team

* Process compliance as per FRPC group

Qualifications and Skills:

* Degree in Commerce/Accounting/CPA/MBA
* Approximately 5-6years experience in a related field
* Knowledge of changes in the accounting tools/software available for reporting
* Knowledge of changes in the Accounting standards applied under local GAAP
* Exposure to ERP environment
* Preferred background being telecom/service industry
* Business and Commercial Acumen
* Ability to align strategies and systems to business needs

III. Country Finance Manager

About this job

Our client Africa Towers Services is a telecom tower construction company and is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above;

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Report financial statements as per MAPA format under local GAAP/IFRS

* Plan and monitor monthly/quarterly and annual
* Monitor and ensure that timelines are met as per the BPA calendar
* Monitor and ensure input timelines as per FR calendar are met

2. Review of functional planning and reporting effectiveness

* Report functional planning scores for monthly/ quarterly/ annual flash and forecasting
* Recommend actionable to improve effectiveness of forecasting by functions
* Review planning models to capture information which will enhance the quality of the flash and forecasting process

3. Compliance of delegation of Authority (DOA)/ AOP guidelines for Capex and Opex

* Monitoring the DOA guidelines for budgeted and unbudgeted capex
* Adherence to AOP guidelines for CAPEX and Opex
* Monitor and ensure documentation of processes/compliance requirements within circles
* Ensure input to variances are routed into the fiscal review process and defined per central FR/BPA guidelines

4. Support function/customer satisfaction

* Monitor and ensure timely preparation and release of MAPA reports to functions- through efficient/automated/well documented processes
* Ensure timely feedback and response to queries raised
* Ensure timely inputs are provided to enhance and improve functional planning skills for flash and forecast processes

5. Review existing processes in place and define new processes where required

* Review and subsequently modify/update processes where required to keep pace with change in business dynamics
* Monitor and supervise the documentation /release of management reporting procedures manual for the circle

6. Establish standard costing techniques

* Define cost by each tower category
* Establish a cost matrix for all deployments
* Build the cost matrix into a MSA price matrix to be monitored and reported for variances each month
* Ensure cost accounting variances as applicable are implemented for Rwanda

7. Establish Capex tracking norms

* Define a capex monitoring register for Rwanda
* Track each capex by a CAF reference and against AOP
* Report all variances, cost over runs as applicable
* Define actionables each month to prevent variances against AOP

8. Engagement of team members through grooming and guidance

* Mentoring team members for growth
* Evaluating self development plans of respective team members and ensuring that it is achieved year on year
* Timely review and feedback mechanism for the team
* Planning for successors and reviewing progress

Qualifications and Skills:

* Degree in Accounting/ CPA/MBA
* Approximately 10years experience
* Knowledge of changes in the accounting tools/software available for reporting
* Knowledge of changes in the Accounting standards applied under local GAAP
* Exposure to an ERP Environment
* Preferred background being telecom/service industry
* Business and Commercial Acumen
* Ability to align strategies and systems to business needs


IV. Supply Chain Manager

About this job

Our client Africa Towers Services is a telecom tower construction company and is seeking to recruit a result driven and motivated individual for the vacancy above;


Job Objective:

To manage and control aspects of Supply Chain Management, from qu0te to cash, to ensure that the internal customer expectations for deliverables in terms of time, cost and quality are met, in line with business objectives of Capex/Opex Productivity, EBITDA, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Capex Approval

* Completeness of capex documentation& follow up for timely approval as per DOA

2. Release of PO’s

* PO releases on approved vendors & as per approved rates after thorough comparisons

3. Timely availability of items and services

* Follow up with vendors for timely delivery of material and services

4. Customs clearance of import consignments

* Follow up with clearances ( without delay/ demurrage)

5. Capex/Opex Expense Tracking

* Tracking and controlling all POs issued against approved values, ensuring no overspends

6. Coordination with strategic partners

* Close coordination with SP’s (Nokia/Ericsson) for materials

7. Space Planning

* Identifying and planning the company space and facility needs on the basis of manpower planning and business expansion targets
* Sourcing and negotiating of leasing/buying real estate as per company policies
* Managing building and site Maintenance
* Coordinating with various property maintenance agencies

8. Asset Management/Security

* Maintenance of guest house and company assets
* Ensuring procurement of required infrastructure and utilities
* Reporting defects to maintenance and ensuring carry-out of repairs
* Implementing Risk and safety work practices
* Create awareness of safety of man/machine and building by means of effective training and awareness building process
* Ensuring awareness of all fire and safety regulations among housekeeping staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Degree in Commerce with post graduation/MBA/ Material Management Qualification
* Minimum 5-7years experience in handling large contracts, procurement, and warehouse and inventory management. Exposure to customs and imports.
* Good communication & negotiation skills
* Complete knowledge relevant to SCM Oracle applications
* Good commercial and product knowledge
* Must be Rwandan



How to Apply:

Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could lead to disqualification.

1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.

2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf format.

3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.

4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the email address and send your application by email to towerjobs@nftconsult.com

5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries please contact our offices directly.
DEADLINE: 23 MAY 2012