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.
cement per year. PPC Ltd. from South Africa has recently acquired 51 % stake in CIMERWA Ltd.
As part ofthe 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 ofthe 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(ì;cimerwa.rw; copies of their Degree Certificates, application letter,
detailed curriculum vitae and any other relevant certificates not later than
Friday 15 February 2013.
