Overview

RANI Group is seeking an accomplished and strategic finance executive to join its leadership team as Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This senior leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the financial future of one of Rwanda's diversified mining groups with operations spanning mining, mineral processing, logistics, and other strategic sectors.

Through its subsidiaries—U.H Mining Company Ltd (Tungsten and Gold), UNM Ltd (Tin and Tantalum), and ETMIN Ltd (Tin)—RANI Group continues to expand its operations while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, integrity, and sustainable business growth.

The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership across the Group by overseeing financial planning, governance, reporting, compliance, treasury management, internal controls, and investment strategy. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, the CFO will play a critical role in driving business growth, improving financial performance, and supporting long-term corporate success.

This position is ideal for experienced finance professionals with strong leadership capabilities and extensive experience managing complex financial operations in mining, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries.

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Chief Finance Officer is one of the most influential leadership positions within any organization. At RANI Group, the CFO will directly contribute to strategic business decisions that shape the future of multiple mining subsidiaries operating in Rwanda.

This role offers an opportunity to:

• Lead the financial strategy of a diversified mining group.
• Influence major investment and expansion decisions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising initiatives.
• Strengthen corporate governance and financial compliance.
• Drive digital transformation within finance operations.
• Lead high-performing finance teams across multiple companies.
• Work closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

For professionals seeking executive leadership within the mining and extractive industries, this position provides an outstanding platform for career advancement and long-term impact.

Application Tips

To maximize your chances of being shortlisted:

• Highlight executive finance leadership experience, particularly within mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, or extractive industries.
• Demonstrate experience developing financial strategies aligned with corporate growth.
• Include achievements related to:
  • Financial restructuring
  • Cost optimization
  • Capital raising
  • Treasury management
  • ERP implementation
  • Financial transformation
• Quantify accomplishments whenever possible, such as:
  • Revenue growth
  • Cost savings
  • Profitability improvements
  • Successful financing transactions
• Clearly present your experience with IFRS, taxation, governance, financial modelling, and risk management.
• Emphasize leadership experience managing multidisciplinary finance teams.
• Showcase your professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent) prominently on your CV.

Candidates with experience supporting strategic decision-making at executive level will be particularly competitive.

Responsibilities

The Chief Finance Officer will:

• Develop and implement the Group's overall financial strategy.
• Advlyse the CEO and Board on financial performance and strategic investments.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion initiatives.
• Align financial planning with long-term corporate objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading annual budgeting processes.
• Preparing long-term financial forecasts.
• Producing consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitoring financial performance across all subsidiaries.
• Establishing and tracking key financial performance indicators (KPIs).

The CFO will oversee:

• Cash flow management.
• Treasury operations.
• Banking relationships.
• Working capital optimization.
• Capital allocation strategies.
• Project financing and investment negotiations.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Oversee tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Maintain robust internal financial controls.
• Lead enterprise financial risk management initiatives.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory engagements.

The role also includes responsibility for:

• Procurement finance.
• Cost control initiatives.
• Capital expenditure management.
• Payroll oversight.
• Statutory remittances.
• Financial systems and ERP improvements.

The CFO will:

• Lead Finance Managers, Accountants, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, Procurement Finance, and Internal Financial Controls teams.
• Support succession planning and staff development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen financial leadership across all subsidiaries.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • Related field

Preferred Qualification

• Master's Degree in one of the above disciplines.

Applicants must hold at least one recognized professional accounting qualification, such as:

• ACCA
• CPA
• CA
• Equivalent internationally recognized certification

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.

Experience within:

• Mining
• Manufacturing
• Extractive industries

is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare one PDF document containing:

• Motivation Letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae with three referees
• Academic Certificates
• Relevant Work Certificates
• Copy of National ID or Passport

Applications should be addressed to:

The Managing Director
U.H Mining Company Ltd

Submit your application via:

📧 rani@rani-mining.com

For further information, applicants may contact:

Bruce Kazungu
Head of Administration and Legal Counsel

📞 +250 788 309 175

Application Deadline: Friday, 31 July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.