Deadline of this Job: 31 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Finance and Compliance Manager
Summary
This vacancy is open to Rwandan Nationals only
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.
We are an international confederation of over 20 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning.
All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values click here
The Role
As Finance and Compliance Manager (FCM), you will lead the Finance, Administration, Procurement & Logistics team. Within the context of Oxfam’s development philosophy and its programme in Rwanda, to provide quality and efficient delivery of financial and procurement services, ensure accuracy of financial data and assist programme teams in overall financial management of programme budgets, partner/donor contracts and in staff/partner capacity building for finance management.
As FCM you will report regularly to the Legacy Manager, on the management of financial and operational risks associated with program delivery, grants and in operations support the finance team in EU Co-applicants by, and support to the programme and partner according to Oxfam policies, systems, and standards on financial management and FCM will support compliance and risk management, and be responsible for reviewing contracts, grants, leases, disbursements, and transfers to third parties in a timely, professional and quality manner.
To strengthen management systems and reducing financial risks in the Legacy project, whilst ensuring compliance to donor regulations.
What we are looking for
ESSENTIAL
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years “hands-on” working experience in providing a whole range of financial services within a structured organisation, 3 years of which must be at managerial level in an INGO program work, including field experience and/or with institutional donors.
• Experience of developing EU funded projects budget, monitoring them, preparing the financial reports, leading the donor audits, and training local partners on EU funded projects financial management.
• Proven ability to interpret financial procedures and standards and put them into practice and influence others in their implementation.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using a computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Accounting/Statistical analysis software, Procurement management system etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a dispersed, multi-disciplined, multicultural team, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues.
• Good organisational and personal management skills, with ability to prioritise work issues to meet deadlines and adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way, and influencing this to a wider audience Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations
• Ability to manage resources and deadlines with minimum supervision.
• High level ability in the application of strategic financial, IS and logistics management and experience in maximising resource utilisation
• Experience in managing risk within differing and complex context
Desirable
• A professional certification or part qualification in Accounting (ACCA, CIMA or CPA holder)
• Understanding of Gender and Diversity.
We offer
This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in the Legacy Project in Rwanda and to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their fields.
Flexfam
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as a partially home-based role or job share.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Deadline of this Job: 27 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Overview
Responsibilities
1. Prepare all payments of Rwamagana Banana Wine CPC Company Ltd
2. File all accounting documents; ensure proper and regular filling of documents to facilitate internal and external audits;
3. Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
4. Prepare bank accounts reconciliation, Analyze financial statements for consistency and correct errors in financial statements as and when necessary;
5. Declare and pay VAT and withholding taxes of RWAMAGANA CPC service providers in compliance with RRA and on time.
Qualifications required:
• Bachelor’s degree in in accounting and Finance.
• Have two (2) years of experience in the field of financial management
• Know the IT tool, more particularly management software.
• kills in general, analytical and public accounting
• Knowledge of l, administration, law, taxation, banking regulations
• Sense of negotiation, communication, and organization
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Rigor, method, responsiveness
• The practice of English and/or French
Deadline of this Job: 23 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: Accountant
Level:5.II
Job description
• Analysis of requests of payments
• Preparation and submission of Payments
• Filling of supporting documents related to payments done
• Recording of transactions made into a specific accounting software
• Preparation of books of accounts (cashbook, reconciliation statements, trial balance...)
• Preparation of Accurate Financial statements
• Submission of reports and financial statements within a stipulated period
• Strive towards getting an unqualified audit report
• In collaboration with the Director of Finance and the Division that have sent a request of payment:
• Ensure that laws ,rules and procedures related to payments have been respected
• Ensure that payments procedures would not affect the implementation of RBC activities
• In collaboration with the Director of Finance, Procurement, logistics and Human resource department
• Assess the completeness and reliability of suppliers supporting documents
• - Analyze the documents related to RBC personnel are reliable and complete and ready for payments like salaries and other personnel allowances.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with at least foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Proficiency in financial management systems
• Resource management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
Deadline of this Job: 25 August 2022
JOB DETAILS: 6 Finance and Administration Officer
Level:5.II
Job description
• Deputize the Executive Secretary of the Sector in his or her absence;
• Supervise the planning, budget execution processes and manage the personnel of the Sector;
• Prepare periodic cash flow plans, fund requests and coordinate payments for goods and services delivered by operators to the Sector;
• Verify the accuracy of books of accounts, filing and ensure their compliance with public financial management practices;
• Advise technically the Executive Secretary of the Sector on all matters pertaining to resource utilization.
• Keep registers of annual inventories of assets of the institution and calculate annual depreciation of fixed assets.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Management
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's in Public Finance
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
• Integrity
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
• Inclusiveness
• Accountability
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client/citizen focus
• Professionalism
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of Rwanda's financial management standards and procedures
• Knowledge of Rwanda Public Financial Law
• Leadership and management skills