Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:Director of Finance
Level:3.II
Job description
• Coordinate the planning and budgeting, activity implementation and performance progress reporting (financial statement and budget execution report), monitoring and evaluation of the Unit and supervise all staff therein;
• Elaborate, at Unit level, actionable strategies (including resource mobilisation) meant to localise national policies and implement the District Council’s decisions pertaining to finances and economic development;
• Supervise the elaboration of the budget for the whole institution and work hand in hand with all heads of Departments and or Units to prepare and consolidate periodical cash flow plans of the District and periodic fund requests;
• Coordinate the process of payments of goods and services delivered by private operators to the District and check the conformity and accuracy of payment requests before disbursement of funds;
• Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and advise the institution on matters pertaining to the sustainability of finances and economic development.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Management with Specialization in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:
40 Loan Officers
Working hours: Full Time
Reporting to: Branch Manager
About the ASA International (Rwanda) Plc:
ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (subsequently referred to as “ASA Rwanda”) is a for-profit, deposit taking Microfinance Institution licensed by National Bank of Rwanda and incorporated under The Companies Act, No.103495622 in Rwanda in 2014 and started operations in 2016, currently serving small business in 30 branches across the country. ASA Rwanda is a subsidiary of ASA International listed on London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest international Microfinance institutions in the world operating in 13 countries in Africa and Asia.
Vision: Reduce poverty by improving the lives of the underprivileged with a key focus on female entrepreneurs.
Mission: We have a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress.
Objective: Providing Microfinance loans for business purpose to low-income entrepreneurs with an objective of improving financial inclusion and realize socioeconomic progress. Our loans provide an alternative to low income entrepreneurs without access to credit from traditional banks. We provide these loans using the ASA Model. ASA Model was introduced by Md. Shafiqual Haque Choudhury, co-founder of ASA International, who sadly passed away in February 2021. Read more about our co-founder and tributes to his contribution on www.asa-international.com.
Role summary
We are looking for fresh and energetic loan officers to join the entire team to perform and support on raising the portfolio. The Loan Officers will be responsible Client management the existing Loan Portfolio, creating their own portfolios, reducing overdues but not limited.
Job Responsibilities
• Conducting ASA Rwanda members' (clients') recruitment and screening them;
• Visiting clients door to door on a regular basis;
• Orienting members of the particular loan products and services;
• Make regular contact with the group and clients in the field and educate them on ASA Rwanda and products as well;
• Building and maintaining a substantial and high-quality loan portfolio;
• Mobilizing savings from existing and potential clients
• To process a loan application form, verify client's income-generating activities (IGA) and other related issues as per ASA Rwanda's policy and strategy;
• Propose, disburse and collect installments from the clients on a regular basis;
• Manage groups as per the policy of ASA Rwanda and make sure the paybacks is done as planned;
• Verify the clients and guarantor's details before disbursing loans;
• Provide effective quality and timely customer service to clients;
• To accomplish day to day activities as required;
• Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company;
Job Qualifications and Requirements
• Minimum having Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Highly interested to work in the field and with diverse categories of business-persons
• Tactful in mobilization and product promotion.
• Excellent communication skills in English and
• Willing to live with others in the designated office residence
• Willing to be transferred anywhere within our operational areas in Rwanda.
• Strictly having a motorcycle driving license CAT A and willing to ride a motorcycle where appropriate
• Quick learner and influential person;
• Honest, polite and interpersonal character;
• Well organized, self-confident, timekeeper and accountable;
• Be atleast 30 years old and below, fresh graduates are highly encouraged to
• Ready to provide his or her three (3) guarantor upon request job application
JOB DETAILS:
Administration & Finance Intern
Job Description
LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda
Level: Internship
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: SAFO
Period: Six Month renewable
Full Job Summary
The Administration & Finance intern is responsible to provide direct support to the Finance & Admin team that ensures high quality, accuracy, and consistent service delivery.
Duties &Responsibilities
Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE Advancement.
Participate in daily, weekly, and other devotions among HOPE staff to maintain a focus on the program’s Christ -centered mission and vision.
Primary responsibilities:
• Ensure that all payments and requests have necessary supporting documents and processed on time and have required approvals
• Assist in the review of supporting documents for payments and financial reports
• Support on office logistics
• Asist in assets management in the office
• Provide administrative and finance support to HOPE Advancement staff
• Ensure proper filing all documents exclusive of payroll documents.
• Helping on Month end close report
• Organizing staff travels.
• Perform any other related task
Skills And Qualifications
• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International
• Completed or Pursuing bachelor’s degree in finance and administration or similar studies.
• Basic knowledge on Excel, word, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda.
• Independent and self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands
• Demonstrate ethics and integrity
• Excellent oral communication skills"
JOB DETAILS:
Internal & External Job Vacancy – Chief Accountant
Africa Improved Foods (AIF) is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high quality fortified foods.
AIF Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team on the position of Chief Accountant.
General job information
Department: Finance and Control
Reporting line: Finance Manager
Contract terms: Open ended Contract
Key responsibilities
• Coordinates monthly closing processes and reconciliations of the general ledger accounts to ensure that internal and external reporting deadlines are adhered to.
• Maintains proper, accurate and up to-date accounting records at all times.
• Receives, reviews, processes, and coordinates proper filing of company supporting documents in custody of Finance.
• Apply cost accounting methods in manufacturing accounting to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance, profitability analysis per product and group consolidation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for both company and group reporting.
• Ensure all relevant tax returns are accurately prepared and their respective remittances done on time and relevant refunds’ claimed.
• Coordinate internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits and statutory audits
• Assist in annual budget preparation process and monitoring.
• Coordinate to ensure that monthly physical inventory counts are well planned, done on time and both quantities & balances reconciled with SAP records and appropriately approved.
• Report/communicate to the relevant authorities any food safety information that could have an impact on food safety and the food safety management system.
• Undertake any other duties related to the job as assigned by the Head of Management.
Job requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or any other related field.
• Professional qualification like ACCA or CPA shall be a great added value
• Strong knowledge in IFRSs, GAAP and Rwandan Tax Laws shall be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Control, Audit, Accounting and/or Finance fields
• Must have excellent oral presentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Computer skills in MS Excel, Word and Power Point is required.
• Working knowledge with SAP shall be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbally and in writing).
• Must be Rwandan
JOB DETAILS:
Finance Specialist (FS)
Background
The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs. The Peace Corps has programs in 65 countries with approximately 7,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
• To help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women;
• To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served;
• To help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans.
Peace Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps Volunteers currently work in Health and TEFL Education, responding directly to the Government of Rwanda’s priorities. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and self-starter with moral integrity and a spirit of continuous improvement to fill this vacancy.
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO), the Financial Specialist (FS) provides financial and accounting technical assistance, training and oversight, and budgetary/reconciliation support to the Administrative Unit. Accountability for tasks such as establishing obligations, updating inventory data, vendor maintenance, processing collections, and ensuring VAT collection is expected with limited oversight and self-management. Projects requiring analytical thinking and advanced Excel skills will be routinely assigned to be prioritized and completed by the FS. The FS assists in procurement activities as assigned. The FS works with other members of the Finance Unit and also works closely with the Director of Management and Operations (DMO) and General Services Manager (GSM) on specific tasks and to process quarterly and annual reports. The FS serves as the back-up for the Administrative & HR specialist and the DDMO, as necessary. FS may also serve as Alternate Cashier when Cashier Class B is not in the Office for 4 or more consecutive days.
Duties And Responsibilities
Budget MANAGEMENT
• Assist the DDMO in preparing the annual appropriated Operating Plan, fully participate in budget reviews and analysis, fiscal year close-out, and other special budget reports, as necessary;
• FS prepares financial tracking tools to help establish Post Operational Plan (Budget) in accordance with Budget Overseas and Regional Office Guidance. Prior to the start of Quarter, FS performs Quarterly Budget Reviews, quantifies operational plan to advise on potential budget shortage/risk and advises DDMO and DMO on actions to be taken to ensure Post operations continuity.
Finance Management and Voucher EXAMINATION
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of all obligating documents, including commitments, obligations for - purchase orders, contracts, leases, purchase card requests, and other requirements and present said documents to the DMO or DDMO and CD for approval ensuring compliance with U.S. Government law and internal Peace Corps procedures.
• Enter all obligating information in Peace Corps accounting system, FORPost, ensuring correct fiscal coding and monitoring all allotments in the system in accordance with the approved operating budgets. Recommend obligation increases/decreases on an on-going basis and at the time of monthly reconciliation.
• Liaise with Vendors regarding payment mechanisms, timely receipt of invoices, and mitigation of problems that may arise. Enter vendor data in FORPost as required.
• Review invoices for accuracy (screen all vouchers for correct computation and completeness) prior to processing for payment and avoid duplicate payments;
• Prepare payment vouchers and impress fund disbursements, ensuring complete documentation, and entering the information in FORPost;
• Track invoices and open obligations to ensure that vendors are paid promptly and can identify when a payment is overdue;
• Establish and maintain necessary tracking systems for EFT payments, Send payment confirmation for payments made to vendors;
• Upload Non cashier Liquidations to the PC Rwanda Link and send a notification email to GAP.
• Maintain complete and accurate voucher records so that they are readily accessible for inquiries by vendors or auditors; all voucher packages (obligation and liquidation documents) must be filed on a weekly basis;
• Complete required FS roles in the Sunflower inventory system including the entry of Bill of Materials data and other inventory related duties as assigned;
• Review and process travel vouchers;
• Prepare VAT reimbursement packages and monitor reimbursements on monthly basis;
• Assist DDMO with the preparation of financial reports;
Billing and Collections
• Serve as Billing and Collections manager: bill staff, volunteers, and vendors in a timely manner for amounts they owe to Peace Corps. Ensure that billing procedures and records are compliant with regulations and policies;
• Coordinates with the Cashier and Executive Assistant regarding payments of Bill of Collections (BOCs).
• Regularly monitors FOR Post Outstanding Collections report and ensures timely clearing of BOCs.
Alternate cashiering Duties
Having successfully completed alternate-cashiering training and successfully passing the requisite exams, the FS performs the function of alternate-cashier under the following terms and conditions:
• Accepts a cash advance that is set by the Director of Global Accounts Payable which must be securely kept in a Peace Corps approved cash safe. The FS is accountable to the Principal Class B Cashier for all funds advanced.
• Accepts personal liability for all funds advanced, and, in the event of loss, shortage, theft or overage, immediately reports all facts to the Country Director, The Director of Management & Operations and the Principal Class B Cashier.
• Makes payments up to a maximum of $250.00 payment. (Approximately RWF 250,000). Payments can only be made after requests have been approved by the Director of Management & Operations. FS ensures that all Peace Corps and State Department policies and procedures are adhered to in making payments for goods and services
• Maintains a log of advance received and all payments made, for unannounced verification by the Principal Class B Cashier.
Required Qualifications
In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in Rwanda and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in accounting and/or finance.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, cashiering or financial management with at least three (3) years professional experience in accounting and financial management with US Government (USG) donor funded projects or international programs is required.
• Language proficiency: Fluency (speaking, reading and writing ) in English and Kinyarwanda working knowledge
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procurement procedures and ability to interpret the complex regulations as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and procedures associated with international donor organizational financial operations, is required.
• Skills and abilities: The ability to work independently, high level of honesty and integrity; courtesy, promptness and deference to customers; time management, attention to detail and ability to maintain a well-organized office. Highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of MS Office – particularly MS Excel and an ability to generate complex financial spreadsheets. Strong communication and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work in a high volume productivity environment and handle issues promptly as required. Excellent interpersonal skills. The person must feel comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues from multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Peace Corps development philosophy and the role of Volunteers in development
JOB DETAILS:
STI Regulations & Accreditation Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Review and recommend research permits applications
• Put in place and implement a framework for research entities classification and accreditation
• Review applications and recommend institutional research accreditation
• Collaborate with the STI Policy Analyst on drafting legal and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor the implementation of issued research permits and accreditations
• Design and recommend regulatory standards and measures benchmarking international best practices
• Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interests.
• Undertaking all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Quality Assurance
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Industry Development
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Networking skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management skills
• Performance management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Resources management skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Risk Resource management skills
• Experience in the domain of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
JOB DETAILS:
Research & Innovation Grants Management Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Develop and introduce research and innovation standardized granting instruments such as tools, templates and guidelines to support grant management
• Oversee grants application processes.
• Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with established rules and procedures and requirements.
• Perform functions of grant management and report on status of grant processing and outcomes by regularly leasing with beneficiaries
• Receive and process technical and financial progress reports from NRIF beneficiaries
• Prepare financial and other reports related to the NRIF
• Engage grantees during budget negotiation in line with established guidelines
• Process grant payments to successful applicants and follow up on all queries related to NCST’s granting process
• Engage host institutions in elaborating roles to ensure efficient grants management
• Conduct fields visit to assess progress of NRIF grants
• Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interest.
• Undertake all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Grant Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Financial Services
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Development Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
JOB DETAILS:
Senior Accountant
Key role/ responsibilities
• Complete payroll functions in order to ensure staff are paid in an accurate and timely manner and related transaction updated in the accounting system.
• Managing the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Managing and handling all logistics cycles, processes and deals.
• managing and overseeing the bank’s deals and transactions
• managing the capital, cost revenue profit and cash flow at the company with full analysis reports evolving the cash position
• ensuring compliance with local, state and government requirements
• auditing accounts to ensure compliance with state and government regulations.
• Creating and managing sales analysis reports
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year, files annual corporate tax return, to ensure all the taxes types on time with the deadline
• Establishing internal controls and guidelines for according
• transactions and budget preparation.
• Prepare transaction reports(aging, payment etc.…)
• Develop periodic reports for management attention.
• Supervise and manage daily work/ activities in payables section. Qualification (education)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration commerce, economics, finance, accounting with 2 years of experience in accounting orrelevant role Additional skills
• Have planning & scheduling skills
• Have analytical and writing skills
• Team working skills
• Decision working skills
• Problem solving and analysis leadership
• Be creative and innovative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
JOB DETAILS:
40 Loan Officers
Working hours: Full Time
Reporting to: Branch Manager
About the ASA International (Rwanda) Plc:
ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (subsequently referred to as “ASA Rwanda”) is a for-profit, deposit taking Microfinance Institution licensed by National Bank of Rwanda and incorporated under The Companies Act, No.103495622 in Rwanda in 2014 and started operations in 2016, currently serving small business in 30 branches across the country. ASA Rwanda is a subsidiary of ASA International listed on London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest international Microfinance institutions in the world operating in 13 countries in Africa and Asia.
Vision: Reduce poverty by improving the lives of the underprivileged with a key focus on female entrepreneurs.
Mission: We have a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress.
Objective: Providing Microfinance loans for business purpose to low-income entrepreneurs with an objective of improving financial inclusion and realize socioeconomic progress. Our loans provide an alternative to low income entrepreneurs without access to credit from traditional banks. We provide these loans using the ASA Model. ASA Model was introduced by Md. Shafiqual Haque Choudhury, co-founder of ASA International, who sadly passed away in February 2021. Read more about our co-founder and tributes to his contribution on www.asa-international.com.
Role summary
We are looking for fresh and energetic loan officers to join the entire team to perform and support on raising the portfolio. The Loan Officers will be responsible Client management the existing Loan Portfolio, creating their own portfolios, reducing overdues but not limited.
Job Responsibilities
• Conducting ASA Rwanda members' (clients') recruitment and screening them;
• Visiting clients door to door on a regular basis;
• Orienting members of the particular loan products and services;
• Make regular contact with the group and clients in the field and educate them on ASA Rwanda and products as well;
• Building and maintaining a substantial and high-quality loan portfolio;
• Mobilizing savings from existing and potential clients
• To process a loan application form, verify client's income-generating activities (IGA) and other related issues as per ASA Rwanda's policy and strategy;
• Propose, disburse and collect installments from the clients on a regular basis;
• Manage groups as per the policy of ASA Rwanda and make sure the paybacks is done as planned;
• Verify the clients and guarantor's details before disbursing loans;
• Provide effective quality and timely customer service to clients;
• To accomplish day to day activities as required;
• Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company;
Job Qualifications and Requirements
• Minimum having Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Highly interested to work in the field and with diverse categories of business-persons
• Tactful in mobilization and product promotion.
• Excellent communication skills in English and
• Willing to live with others in the designated office residence
• Willing to be transferred anywhere within our operational areas in Rwanda.
• Strictly having a motorcycle driving license CAT A and willing to ride a motorcycle where appropriate
• Quick learner and influential person;
• Honest, polite and interpersonal character;
• Well organized, self-confident, timekeeper and accountable;
• Be atleast 30 years old and below, fresh graduates are highly encouraged to
• Ready to provide his or her three (3) guarantor upon request job application
Deadline of this Job: 18 November 2022
Administration & Finance Intern
Job Description
LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda
Level: Internship
DEPARTMENT: Finance
REPORTS TO: SAFO
Period: Six Month renewable
Full Job Summary
The Administration & Finance intern is responsible to provide direct support to the Finance & Admin team that ensures high quality, accuracy, and consistent service delivery.
Duties &Responsibilities
Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE Advancement.
Participate in daily, weekly, and other devotions among HOPE staff to maintain a focus on the program’s Christ -centered mission and vision.
Primary responsibilities:
• Ensure that all payments and requests have necessary supporting documents and processed on time and have required approvals
• Assist in the review of supporting documents for payments and financial reports
• Support on office logistics
• Asist in assets management in the office
• Provide administrative and finance support to HOPE Advancement staff
• Ensure proper filing all documents exclusive of payroll documents.
• Helping on Month end close report
• Organizing staff travels.
• Perform any other related task
Skills And Qualifications
• Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International
• Completed or Pursuing bachelor’s degree in finance and administration or similar studies.
• Basic knowledge on Excel, word, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda.
• Independent and self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands
• Demonstrate ethics and integrity
• Excellent oral communication skills"
Deadline of this Job: 07 November 2022
Internal & External Job Vacancy – Chief Accountant
Africa Improved Foods (AIF) is a Public-Private Partnership focused on addressing malnutrition through the production of nutritious, high quality fortified foods.
AIF Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with the right attitude and a passion for innovation to join our young and energetic team on the position of Chief Accountant.
General job information
Department: Finance and Control
Reporting line: Finance Manager
Contract terms: Open ended Contract
Key responsibilities
• Coordinates monthly closing processes and reconciliations of the general ledger accounts to ensure that internal and external reporting deadlines are adhered to.
• Maintains proper, accurate and up to-date accounting records at all times.
• Receives, reviews, processes, and coordinates proper filing of company supporting documents in custody of Finance.
• Apply cost accounting methods in manufacturing accounting to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance, profitability analysis per product and group consolidation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for both company and group reporting.
• Ensure all relevant tax returns are accurately prepared and their respective remittances done on time and relevant refunds’ claimed.
• Coordinate internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits and statutory audits
• Assist in annual budget preparation process and monitoring.
• Coordinate to ensure that monthly physical inventory counts are well planned, done on time and both quantities & balances reconciled with SAP records and appropriately approved.
• Report/communicate to the relevant authorities any food safety information that could have an impact on food safety and the food safety management system.
• Undertake any other duties related to the job as assigned by the Head of Management.
Job requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or any other related field.
• Professional qualification like ACCA or CPA shall be a great added value
• Strong knowledge in IFRSs, GAAP and Rwandan Tax Laws shall be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Control, Audit, Accounting and/or Finance fields
• Must have excellent oral presentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Computer skills in MS Excel, Word and Power Point is required.
• Working knowledge with SAP shall be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbally and in writing).
• Must be Rwandan
Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
Finance Specialist (FS)
Background
The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs. The Peace Corps has programs in 65 countries with approximately 7,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
• To help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women;
• To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served;
• To help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans.
Peace Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps Volunteers currently work in Health and TEFL Education, responding directly to the Government of Rwanda’s priorities. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and self-starter with moral integrity and a spirit of continuous improvement to fill this vacancy.
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Management and Operations (DDMO), the Financial Specialist (FS) provides financial and accounting technical assistance, training and oversight, and budgetary/reconciliation support to the Administrative Unit. Accountability for tasks such as establishing obligations, updating inventory data, vendor maintenance, processing collections, and ensuring VAT collection is expected with limited oversight and self-management. Projects requiring analytical thinking and advanced Excel skills will be routinely assigned to be prioritized and completed by the FS. The FS assists in procurement activities as assigned. The FS works with other members of the Finance Unit and also works closely with the Director of Management and Operations (DMO) and General Services Manager (GSM) on specific tasks and to process quarterly and annual reports. The FS serves as the back-up for the Administrative & HR specialist and the DDMO, as necessary. FS may also serve as Alternate Cashier when Cashier Class B is not in the Office for 4 or more consecutive days.
Duties And Responsibilities
Budget MANAGEMENT
• Assist the DDMO in preparing the annual appropriated Operating Plan, fully participate in budget reviews and analysis, fiscal year close-out, and other special budget reports, as necessary;
• FS prepares financial tracking tools to help establish Post Operational Plan (Budget) in accordance with Budget Overseas and Regional Office Guidance. Prior to the start of Quarter, FS performs Quarterly Budget Reviews, quantifies operational plan to advise on potential budget shortage/risk and advises DDMO and DMO on actions to be taken to ensure Post operations continuity.
Finance Management and Voucher EXAMINATION
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of all obligating documents, including commitments, obligations for - purchase orders, contracts, leases, purchase card requests, and other requirements and present said documents to the DMO or DDMO and CD for approval ensuring compliance with U.S. Government law and internal Peace Corps procedures.
• Enter all obligating information in Peace Corps accounting system, FORPost, ensuring correct fiscal coding and monitoring all allotments in the system in accordance with the approved operating budgets. Recommend obligation increases/decreases on an on-going basis and at the time of monthly reconciliation.
• Liaise with Vendors regarding payment mechanisms, timely receipt of invoices, and mitigation of problems that may arise. Enter vendor data in FORPost as required.
• Review invoices for accuracy (screen all vouchers for correct computation and completeness) prior to processing for payment and avoid duplicate payments;
• Prepare payment vouchers and impress fund disbursements, ensuring complete documentation, and entering the information in FORPost;
• Track invoices and open obligations to ensure that vendors are paid promptly and can identify when a payment is overdue;
• Establish and maintain necessary tracking systems for EFT payments, Send payment confirmation for payments made to vendors;
• Upload Non cashier Liquidations to the PC Rwanda Link and send a notification email to GAP.
• Maintain complete and accurate voucher records so that they are readily accessible for inquiries by vendors or auditors; all voucher packages (obligation and liquidation documents) must be filed on a weekly basis;
• Complete required FS roles in the Sunflower inventory system including the entry of Bill of Materials data and other inventory related duties as assigned;
• Review and process travel vouchers;
• Prepare VAT reimbursement packages and monitor reimbursements on monthly basis;
• Assist DDMO with the preparation of financial reports;
Billing and Collections
• Serve as Billing and Collections manager: bill staff, volunteers, and vendors in a timely manner for amounts they owe to Peace Corps. Ensure that billing procedures and records are compliant with regulations and policies;
• Coordinates with the Cashier and Executive Assistant regarding payments of Bill of Collections (BOCs).
• Regularly monitors FOR Post Outstanding Collections report and ensures timely clearing of BOCs.
Alternate cashiering Duties
Having successfully completed alternate-cashiering training and successfully passing the requisite exams, the FS performs the function of alternate-cashier under the following terms and conditions:
• Accepts a cash advance that is set by the Director of Global Accounts Payable which must be securely kept in a Peace Corps approved cash safe. The FS is accountable to the Principal Class B Cashier for all funds advanced.
• Accepts personal liability for all funds advanced, and, in the event of loss, shortage, theft or overage, immediately reports all facts to the Country Director, The Director of Management & Operations and the Principal Class B Cashier.
• Makes payments up to a maximum of $250.00 payment. (Approximately RWF 250,000). Payments can only be made after requests have been approved by the Director of Management & Operations. FS ensures that all Peace Corps and State Department policies and procedures are adhered to in making payments for goods and services
• Maintains a log of advance received and all payments made, for unannounced verification by the Principal Class B Cashier.
Required Qualifications
In order to be selected for this position, the applicant must be legally eligible to work in Rwanda and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following requirements:
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in accounting and/or finance.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, cashiering or financial management with at least three (3) years professional experience in accounting and financial management with US Government (USG) donor funded projects or international programs is required.
• Language proficiency: Fluency (speaking, reading and writing ) in English and Kinyarwanda working knowledge
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procurement procedures and ability to interpret the complex regulations as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and procedures associated with international donor organizational financial operations, is required.
• Skills and abilities: The ability to work independently, high level of honesty and integrity; courtesy, promptness and deference to customers; time management, attention to detail and ability to maintain a well-organized office. Highly computer literate with advanced knowledge of MS Office – particularly MS Excel and an ability to generate complex financial spreadsheets. Strong communication and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work in a high volume productivity environment and handle issues promptly as required. Excellent interpersonal skills. The person must feel comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues from multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Peace Corps development philosophy and the role of Volunteers in development
Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
STI Regulations & Accreditation Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Review and recommend research permits applications
• Put in place and implement a framework for research entities classification and accreditation
• Review applications and recommend institutional research accreditation
• Collaborate with the STI Policy Analyst on drafting legal and regulatory frameworks
• Monitor the implementation of issued research permits and accreditations
• Design and recommend regulatory standards and measures benchmarking international best practices
• Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interests.
• Undertaking all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Engineering
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Quality Assurance
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Technology
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Industry Development
1 Year of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Health Sciences
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Networking skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management skills
• Performance management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Resources management skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
• Risk Resource management skills
• Experience in the domain of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
Deadline of this Job: 09 November 2022
Research & Innovation Grants Management Specialist
Level:3.II
Job description
• Develop and introduce research and innovation standardized granting instruments such as tools, templates and guidelines to support grant management
• Oversee grants application processes.
• Monitor interventions and programs funded by grants to ensure compliance with established rules and procedures and requirements.
• Perform functions of grant management and report on status of grant processing and outcomes by regularly leasing with beneficiaries
• Receive and process technical and financial progress reports from NRIF beneficiaries
• Prepare financial and other reports related to the NRIF
• Engage grantees during budget negotiation in line with established guidelines
• Process grant payments to successful applicants and follow up on all queries related to NCST’s granting process
• Engage host institutions in elaborating roles to ensure efficient grants management
• Conduct fields visit to assess progress of NRIF grants
• Collaborate with other department staff on assignments of institutional interest.
• Undertake all other duties assigned by the head of department and/or the Executive Secretary
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Grant Management
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Financial Services
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Development Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• N/A
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Resource management skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Time management skills
• Risk management skills
• Results oriented
• Digital literacy skills
• Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
Deadline of this Job: 12 November 2022
Senior Accountant
Key role/ responsibilities
• Complete payroll functions in order to ensure staff are paid in an accurate and timely manner and related transaction updated in the accounting system.
• Managing the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Managing and handling all logistics cycles, processes and deals.
• managing and overseeing the bank’s deals and transactions
• managing the capital, cost revenue profit and cash flow at the company with full analysis reports evolving the cash position
• ensuring compliance with local, state and government requirements
• auditing accounts to ensure compliance with state and government regulations.
• Creating and managing sales analysis reports
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year, files annual corporate tax return, to ensure all the taxes types on time with the deadline
• Establishing internal controls and guidelines for according
• transactions and budget preparation.
• Prepare transaction reports(aging, payment etc.…)
• Develop periodic reports for management attention.
• Supervise and manage daily work/ activities in payables section. Qualification (education)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration commerce, economics, finance, accounting with 2 years of experience in accounting orrelevant role Additional skills
• Have planning & scheduling skills
• Have analytical and writing skills
• Team working skills
• Decision working skills
• Problem solving and analysis leadership
• Be creative and innovative.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Deadline of this Job: 04 November 2022
JOB DETAILS:4 Financial Auditor - Civil Engineer
Job Level 5.V
Number Of Vacant Of Job Position: Four (4)
Job responsibilities
• Understand operations of audited government agencies, programs, or activities.
• Develop and carry out audit tests and procedures.
• Gather and analyse basic data on the functions, operations, and performance of government agencies, programs, or activities.
• Interview agency staff in data gathering and analysis.
• Develop audit findings.
• Assist in writing audit reports.
• Perform additional audit-related duties as delegated.
Job requirements
• Bachelor of Science (Bsc) in Civil Engineering (Upper second class degree or above)
• At least two (2) years of proven working experience in relevant field;
• Knowledge of governmental organisations and operations;
• Knowledge of basic research methods;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Not more than 35 years of age.
• Having a Master's degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Being Rwandan citizen
The Candidate should have the ability to:
• Review and analyse policy instruments and implementation reports, detect deficiencies and make appropriate recommendations.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Conduct interviews with audited entity's staff.
• Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the audit.
• Maintain objectivity and independence.
• Analyse, organise, and synthesise a variety of information into logical recommendations.
• Effectively present ideas and recommendations both orally and in writing..
• Write clear, concise, and well-organised narrative reports.
• Prepare audit working papers that substantiate audit findings.
• Work with audited entity's staff in gathering data, explaining findings and recommendations.
• Work effectively in a structured setting as a member of a team.