About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025

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Job Purpose/Mission 

Engie Energy Access Rwanda is seeking talented, motivated Finance Manager to join our rapidly growing team.  This position is a key role within the Finance Department in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with one or more departmental heads to identify bottlenecks to scale our business and areas for company improvement. He/she is responsible for the delivery of department, process specific, and general standardized financial information to the management in the country and at HQ.   

Responsibilities

Controlling function

• Assistance with preparation of department budgets, forecasts and cash flows
• Analysis and adjustment of budgeted and incurred expenses
• Advising management regarding expenditure activities
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Assist with the audit preparation work to allow for timely completion of the financial statements and financial report

Accounting function

• Maintenance and evaluation of fixed asset register and procedures
• Assisting with calculation and valuation of stock
• Calculation and adjustment of cost of sales and direct costs
• Allocation of costs regarding cost centers and budget
• Calculation and reporting of revenues and income
• Analysis of financial data related to project

Internal Audit function

• Responsible for development and implementation of internal controls and systems in compliance with the specifics given by tax and labor law and general company standards
• Responsible for development and implementation of risk management guidelines
• Mitigation of fraud and illegal activitie

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s degree in Finance or Accounting and 3 years of relevant experience in finance.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Experience in developing and managing budgets
• Experience in developing and implementing internal control functions
• Very strong excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English and language of the countr

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Timely production of reports and analyses
• Specified reports produced at the required time
• Decreased levels of fraud
• Reduction of budget variances and adjustment

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!