Job Title:  Record to Report Lead 

JOB PURPOSE 

• Fulfill all the Planning and Reporting requirements of CIL accurately and timely and provide answers to their ad hoc questions. 
• Serve the company’s needs for management information regarding financial information and relevant non-financial data, with the purpose of giving insight in the company’s performance and support management decisions. 
• Co-ordinate the planning cycle SAP 3YP for the entire company. 
• Guide & coach the Financial Analyst and delegate relevant parts of the job to this person 
• Lead ad hoc projects with regard to training, IT, Heilite and CIL alignment mappings or other. 

CONTEXT

Oversees the process of the monthly financial close, consolidation, and reporting; finalize close position; consolidation and financial reporting (incl. CIL) and accounting policy compliance and expertise 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES 

Planning & Reporting Activities to Heineken et al 

Provide the reports that Heineken requires accurately and before the set deadlines. Organize and co-ordinate the necessary inputs from other divisions / departments/locations ensure that the given data is timely and accurate. 

Serve the company’s need for Management Information 

Ensure timely and accurate reporting on all financial and relevant non-financial information with regard to the performance of the company. Improve existing reports and initiate new reports with the purpose of supporting and guiding management optimally. Collect and store country information. 

Planning Cycle / SAP 3-year Plan and 10-Year Outlook 

Organize and co-ordinate the entire 3-Year-Plan and 10 –Year Outlook process for the whole company. Ensure timely delivery of accurate and complete bottom-up plan. 

Guide & coach the Financial Analyst 

Guide and coach the Financial Analyst, and ensure optimal performance and realization of the potential. 

Lead ad hoc projects with regard to training, IT, Heilite and CIL mappings 

• Provide training “Finance for non-Finance” to non-Finance managers 
• Lead ad hoc project teams aimed at investigating certain issues. 
• Lead ad hoc project teams aimed at improving certain situations (raw material mapping in Navision, etc.) 

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics; 
• 3-5 years experience within industry and finance  
• CPA certification 
• Strong financial and accounting knowledge. 
• Experience in reporting activities. 
• Excellent leadership and coaching abilities. 
• Proficiency in using financial systems. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda. French is an added advantage 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Be able to work in multi-cultural, multi-national and multi-lingual organization 
• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills 
• Time Management and Organizational Skills 
• High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision 
• Must be proactive, reliable and able to pay keen attention to the smallest of details 

GROWING WITH BRALIRWA 

At Bralirwa, there is no set career path. You will find continuous learning opportunities and colleagues who will encourage and support your growth in whatever path you choose to explore. We are a destination for curious minds and the more curious you are, the better. 

Start learning new things and find out everything you can be. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re committed to hiring diversely. Having employees from diverse backgrounds brings a wealth of perspectives and experience to our team. 

We embrace Inclusion and Diversity, which means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development for all employees regardless of age, gender, race, disability, belief and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. 

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, but also an additional pension scheme, an annual bonus, free lunch, 100% medical insurance, communication allowance, and enjoy a free Friday drink with colleagues.  

HOW TO APPLY 

As a Diverse and Global Company, we recruit based on the principle of equal opportunity. This means that our hiring decisions are not based on race, color, religion, beliefs, etc. but our decision is purely based on your shown competencies and behaviors during the assessment process. 

In case you meet the above requirement, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com and search for “Record to Report Lead”.  

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.  If you face any challenges in applying, please let us know through jobs.bralirwa@heineken.com (no applications will be accepted through this email) 

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 12th December 2024