Position: Accountant Officer

Introduction

Mayfair Insurance Company Rwanda Ltd is a general insurance company providing various general insurance products in Rwanda since May 2017. It is regulated by the National Bank of Rwanda and since inception the company has been on an upward trend, experiencing phenomenal steady growth both on the turnover and profitability. The Company is part of the network of Mayfair Insurance companies across the region (Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, DRC, and Botswana). 

The Head-Office of Mayfair Insurance Company Rwanda Ltd is located at Kigali Heights, Ground floor. 

Job Purpose Statement

The accountant officer will be responsible and accountable for keeping proper financial records of the company and the preparation of accurate financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements;
• Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries;
• Prepare and file monthly statutory deductions (PAYE, RSSB, VAT, Maternity etc.…);
• Examine the proficiency of the software programs used to organize data;
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures;
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions;
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions;

• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results;
• Provide technical support and advice on management;
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures;
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process;
• Provide input into department's goal setting process;
• Work with internal and external audits in providing them with necessary information’s 
• Support month-end and year-end close process;
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential;
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed;?
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
• Communicate effectively with clients;
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel;
• Train and supervise the assistant accountant.

Requirements for the Role:

Educational Qualifications:

The candidate must have: 

• At least bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Having started a professional qualification in (CPA or ACCA) in advanced level.

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience in insurance or related financial institutions.

Technical skills:

• Strong knowledge in accounting and international financial reporting standard;
• Demonstrated skills in Rwandan tax laws and regulations;
• Excellent computer skills including word processing, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of General Ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Experience with accounting software
• Highly detail Oriented
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda; basic French knowledge would be a plus;
• Ability to work independently with minimal close-support from a supervisor.
• Ability to work with a variety of personnel;

Required documents

• Application letter addressed to the Managing Director of Mayfair Insurance Company Rwanda Ltd;
• Updated signed CV;
• Academic documents;
• Professional course progress report or certificate;
• Copy of national ID card/passport.

The application addressed to the Managing Director of Mayfair Insurance Company Rwanda Ltd shall be submitted at the Head-Office of Mayfair Insurance Company Rwanda Ltd located at Kigali Heights, Ground Floor, or email to info@mayfair.co.rw  not later than 29th September 2025 at 5h:00 PM (Local time).

NB:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and/or interviews.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide required documents as per our HR policy requirements

Done at Kigali, on 19th?September 2025.

Jessica IGOMA

Managing Director