Financial Controller M/F

African Global Logistics

Kigali, Rwanda 1 month ago

Job Type

Full time

Experience

Mid Level

Salary

RWF 750,000+

Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Job Description

The Financial Controller will play a hybrid role combining FP&A responsibilities with traditional financial controlling tasks. This position is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Kigali Shared Service Center (KSSC), while also managing intercompany invoicing and receivables tracking across the group. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting/advisory firms or within a multinational corporate environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the KSSC
Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with group objectives
Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to management
Develop financial models to support decision-making and cost optimization
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports
Monitor compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies
Provide detailed analysis of KSSC performance and recommend corrective actions where needed
Manage invoicing for services provided by the KSSC to other entities within the group
Track and reconcile intercompany receivables and ensure timely collections
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes for the KSSC
Challenge and provide KPIs for all departments in KSSC
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency
Implement best practices in reporting, forecasting, and intercompany transactions
Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve accuracy
Act as a key liaison between the KSSC and group entities for financial matters
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure transparency
Support cross-functional projects and provide financial insights to business leaders
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CFA) is a plus
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, controlling, or audit within an advisory firm or multinational corporation
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IFRS preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, shared service environment and manage multiple priorities
Fluency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda is preferred

About African Global Logistics

Africa Global Logistics (AGL) provides innovative and tailor-made logistics services to businesses, helping them ship, receive, store, and manage their goods across Africa and around the world. With expertise built over many years, AGL is a trusted multimodal logistics operator in Africa, covering every link in the chain: port, rail, logistics, maritime, and air. By working with key partners such as shipping and airline companies, carriers, customs authorities, and ports, AGL streamlines and optimizes logistics processes for its clients. Over the past 15 years, AGL has played a major role in improving port infrastructure, raising the competitiveness of the West African coast to global standards.

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