Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Prime Insurance Ltd

Prime Insurance Limited is an insurance company, established in 1995 by Rwandan investors, a licensed general insurance company authorized by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).

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https://www.prime.rw

 

MIC Building 

KN2 AV Kigali, Rwanda 

www.prime.rw 

T: 0788 195 200 

E: info@prime.rw 

JOB VACANCY HEAD OF FINANCE
 

  1. BACKGROUND

Prime Insurance Limited is an insurance company, established in 1995, a licensed general insurance company authorized by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).

The Company is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, self- motivated and experienced person to fill the following post:

  1. HEAD OF FINANCE

Under the supervision of Finance Director (CFO), the Head of Finance is primarily focused on the efficiency, accuracy, and control of the finance function. They are the key manager ensuring that the financial engine of the company runs smoothly day-to-day.

Job Title : Head of Finance

Supervisor : Finance Director (CFO)

Duration : Open ended

Salary : Competitive package based on qualification and experience

  1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Finance shall plan, oversee, supervise and execute the duties and responsibilities here below:

  • Financial Control & Reporting: Oversees the entire accounting function, including the ledger, payables, receivables, and payroll. Ensures the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Regulatory & Statutory Reporting: Manages the preparation and filing of critical insurance-specific reports, such as Statutory Annual Returns and Quarterly Supplements for the regulator and other stakeholders
  • Technical Accounting & Policy: Serves as the technical expert on complex accounting standards, especially IFRS 17 and other applicable standards for insurance contracts. Ensures all accounting policies are correctly applied

Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)for the entire finance function: Ensure development, implementation, dissemination, monitoring and adherence

  • Management Accounting: Produces internal management reports, including detailed performance analysis by business unit, product line, and distribution channel
  • Tax Compliance & Planning: Manages the company's tax affairs, including the preparation of tax returns and implementing tax-efficient strategies for the insurance entity
  • Internal Controls: Designs, implements, and monitors a robust framework of internal financial controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial data

Liaise with external auditors: Coordinate and lead all external audit processes

  • Team Leadership: Manages the finance team.
  1. KEY PERSONAL QUALITIES 
  • Strategic Relationship Building: A high-profile networker with a demonstrated ability to engage C-level executives and public officials to secure strategic business partnerships.
  • Sound Judgment & Integrity: Exercises impeccable professional judgment and ethical standards, consulting appropriately on complex or unforeseen challenges.
  • Economic & Regulatory Acumen: Deep knowledge of economic principles, institutional relations, and market trends to effectively meet client and regulatory demands.
  • Autonomous Leadership: A self-motivated leader with the confidence to make critical decisions, manage independent workloads, and effectively prioritize tasks for a team.
  • Advanced Negotiation & Communication: Possesses strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills, enabling success in fast-paced settings with a focus on superior client care.
  • Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient with financial systems and standard office software, ensuring operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
  1. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 
  • A professional qualification certificate issued by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related qualification;
  • Be a holder of Master’s degree in accounting or finance;
  • Having an experience of at least five (5) years in managerial position of which three (3) years has been in finance or accounting areas in Financial Institution;
  • Having been in a similar position in an insurance or reinsurance company is an added advantage;
  • Strong verbal and written French, English and Kinyarwanda language skills;
  • Being Rwandan by nationality.
  1. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
  • Application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proven work Experience (previous and current work certificate)
  • Notarized education certificates.
  • A copy of National Identification.
  • Two professional referees.
  • Non-criminal record certificate.

The deadline for submitting applications is ten (10) calendar days from the date of publication.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, October 24th, 2025
 

Col (Rtd) Eugene M. HAGUMA

Chief Executive Officer

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