Project Cost Accountant Manager at LuNa Smelter Ltd

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

The management of Luna Smelter Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting a competent, qualified and experienced staff to the following position:

Position Title: Project Cost Accountant Manager

Report to: Project Manager

Organization overview:

Luna Smelter Ltd is a leading responsible high quality tin supplier located in Karuruma Cell, Jabana Sector Gasabo District in Kigali, Rwanda.

Project Description:

• The Smelter Expansion project seeks to upgrade the infrastructure and extend the smelting facilities to be able to smelt and refine up to 5 400 tons per annum of cassiterite. This will allow all cassiterite prroduced in Rwanda to be smelted and refined in-country, using Rwandan resources and expertise to produce high quality tin metal with the world’s lowest carbon footprint.
• Luna Smelter Ltd also plans to develop tantalum production facilities in Rwanda to complement its tin producing facilities. The tantalum will be produced from primary resources (an underground tantalum mining operation adjacent to Luna’s tin mining operation at Mbogo) and secondary sources (extracting tantalum from slags produced during tin smelting).
• Project Duration: 1 year

Position Description

Luna Smelter is hiring an experienced Project Cost Accountant Manager on the project titled Luna Smelter Expansion Project. this position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and will report to the Project manager.

The project cost accountant is primarily responsible for tracking, analyzing and managing the financial aspects of project. The Project Cost Accountant has to ensure that the projects are completed within financial constraints while providing critical financial insights to project manager and stakeholders.

Responsability:

The responsability include but are not limited:

• Bugdet Monitoring: Ensuring that the project costs are within the allocated budget
• Cost Estimation: Preparing detailed cost estimates and forecast for the projects
• Cost tracking: Monitoring Expenditures and comparing them with the budget costs
• Variance Analysis: Identifying and analyzing variances between actual costs and budgeted costs to adress any discrepancies
• Record keeping: Maintaining accurate records for all financial transactions related to the project
• Compliance: Ensuring that financial pratices and procedures comply with relevant regulations and standards
• Implement financials processess in a timely manner
• Ensure all financial data/information are administrated in compliance with Luna Smelter Ltd Policies and procedures
• Maintain all financial files and ensure audit trail for all necessary financial accounting documentation
• Perform other tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Desired qualifications, skills and competencies:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, or related field with 3 years of experience; or bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields with 8 years of experience.
• Proven experience in financial accounting management and demonstrating successful budget management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Solid computer skills in Word, Excel and experience with financial and other software (Spreadsheets, accounting packages).
• Familiarity with international trade regulations and risk management practices
• Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Self-guided, strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Work hours:

• Eight (8) hours per day

Mode of Application:

• A duly signed application letter addressed to the Managing Director of Luna Smelter Ltd.
• Updated detailed curiculum vitae
• Copies of both academic and professional certificates
• Proof of related experience/valid work certificate
• Names and address of at least three (3) referees
• Copy of Identity Card

The above-required documents should be submitted electronically to the following e-mail: hr@lunasmelter.com not later than 12/08/2024 at 5:00 PM.

Note:

• Email subject: Must clearly state the “job title” you are applying for.
• Please note that submission of valid and acceptable proof of experience/work certificates attached to your job application letter to support the relevant experience indicated in applicant’s CVs among other documents highlighted above is a MUST for pre-selection.
• Your Job application and its attachments MUST be scanned as ONE SINGLE PDF document for easy download & analysis of applications.
• ONLY online application will be received on the above mentioned email. No hardcopy applications will be received.