Assistant Finance Manager

Department & Reporting Structure

• Department: Finance
• Reports to: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Location & Compensation

Location: Kigali, Kiyovu, Rwanda

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Kivu Choice

Kivu Choice is Rwanda's largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa's leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales.

Kivu Choice is one of the country's largest employers with over 700 employees and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa's largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

About the Role

As the Assistant Finance Manager at Kivu Choice Ltd, you will support financial planning, reporting, and operational finance functions within the organization. Working closely with the FP&A Manager, you will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of accurate financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards. The position ensures the integrity of financial data through active involvement in month-end close processes, general ledger reviews, and balance sheet account reconciliations and valuations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the FP&A Manager in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
• Assist in the coordination of the month-end close process
• Conduct general ledger reviews and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Support balance sheet valuations and account maintenance