About the Role

We are seeking

a hands-on Finance Lead to independently manage the Company's routine accounting, tax compliance, payroll, project costing, and local finance administration.;The Finance Lead will work closely with the Kigali team and HQ Finance & Operations functions to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with applicable Rwanda requirements.;The successful candidate must be able to independently perform core finance activities and possess a sound academic and professional understanding of more complex financial and tax concepts.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage full-cycle accounting, including:
• Journal entries.
• Accounts payable and receivable.
• Accruals and bank reconciliations.
• Fixed asset records and depreciation.
• Manage month-end closing and preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare schedules and information for management, audit, and statutory purposes.
• Independently manage routine Rwanda finance and compliance matters, including:
• VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Invoice and supporting document compliance.
• Payroll records, statutory deductions, and employer contributions.
• Tax filing deadlines, supporting documentation, and statutory records.
• Coordinate with the Rwanda Revenue Authority, auditors, and external tax advisors.
• Review the accounting and basic tax treatment of revenue and expense transactions and identify potential tax benefits or exposures.
• Maintain project and cost center records.
• Track and allocate direct and indirect costs.
• Prepare project costing, profitability analysis, and budget-versus-actual reporting.
• Support cash-flow forecasting and management reporting.
• Identify financial control or compliance issues and report them to management or relevant HQ functions.
• Prepare payment documentation and maintain finance records in accordance with company policies.
• Support the implementation of finance SOPs and internal controls.
• Act as the primary local finance contact for banks, auditors, accounting firms, and tax advisors.
• Coordinate with external advisors on tax, accounting, and regulatory matters and follow up on agreed actions.
• Prepare information and supporting documents requested by HQ or external advisors.

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle accounting, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
• Practical experience with Rwanda tax compliance, payroll, and statutory reporting.
• Experience in project costing, cost allocation, or profitability analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software or ERP systems and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and manage routine finance operations in a start-up environment.
• Partial completion of ACCA, CPA, or another recognized professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in IT, technology, outsourcing, or professional services is an advantage

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates

can send their CV to Francis@itechwx.com and a copy to dustin.tran@itechwx.com in the format 'Role+Application+ their name'.