CIMERWA DIRECTOR- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTOR- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

CIMERWA Ltd is Rwanda’s largest cement manufacturer with a capacity of 100,000 tons of cement per year. PPC Ltd. from South Africa has recently acquired 51% stake in CIMERWA Ltd. The company operates a wet process technology plant in Bugarama, Rusizi District in Western Province.

As part of the envisaged plans is to invest in a new, bigger and more efficient cement plant to meet the country’s growing demand for cement.

The new plant is to be a state of the art facility with an installed capacity of 600,000 tons per year, employing the latest automated computer controlled technologies (dry processing) that are more efficient.

CIMERWA Ltd. is looking for a high calibre candidate for the position of Director – Finance & Administration as detailed out below:

Position: Director – Finance & Administration

Department: Finance and Administration

Reporting to: General Manager

Location of Position: CIMERWA plant, Bugarama, RUSIZI District, Western Province

Job Purpose

• To be accountable and responsible for assisting in the achievement and delivery of the overall financial management goals and objectives of the company in accordance with financial and operational policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the strategic leadership in business and financial planning, monitoring, management and reporting, including management and development of policies, systems, processes.

• Ensure continuous development and improvement of corporate services with a view of enhancing company performance.

Key Customers

• Internal: General Manager; Board of Directors; Board Committees; Management Team; and

Employees;

• External: CIMERWA shareholders; Financial institutions; Government; External and Internal Auditors; Insurance.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognised professional financial qualification or similar

• MBA would be advantageous

Experience

• More than 5 years senior financial management experience in an executive capacity

Special Requirements

• Must have experience of financial management on the African continent

• Ability to effectively liaise and build relationships with various stakeholders

• Excellent leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills

• English speaking. French is an added advantage, but not a requirement.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities

• Preparation, consolidation and reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual results

• Preparation of annual financial statements

• Responsible to ensure that financial controls are adequate and consistently applied

• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and PPC Limited Group financial reporting and corporate governance requirements

• Assist the General Manager in the setting and execution of the company strategic plans

• Preparation and reporting of company plans and rolling forecasts

• Effective management of the CIMERWA Information Technology department

• Effective management of the CIMERWA payroll department

• Management of the CIMERWA company secretarial requirements

• Structured, aligned, and trained financial and administration staff

• Ensure that internal and external audit requirements are met

• Ensure compliance to all matters legal, taxation and statutory

• Implementation of adequate financial risk management strategies and processes (e.g. insurance)

• Financial evaluation of capital and commercial projects and measurement of projects against targets

• Ensure that products are costed accurately and advise on margin management

• Implementation of effective cash management processes

• Implementation of accurate cash forecating processes to plan for funding covenant and repayment requirements

• Working capital management (optimal stock control, accounts receivable and accounts payable management)

• Foster and cultivate good relationships with clients, represent the company and act as the principal contact person for financial institutions and other agencies.

Interested candidates are requested to submit the application at CIMERWA Ltd head office at BUGARAMA, RUSIZI District, Western Province or at its Liaison Office at KIMIHURURA, City of Kigali (next to World Vision Office Heading to African Bite and Flamingo Restaurant) and/or at the E-mail: cimerwa@cimerwa.rw; copies of their Degree Certificates, application letter, detailed curriculum vitae and any other relevant certificates not later than Friday 15 February 2013.