VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) was established under law number 11/2008 of 06/05/2008 to regulate the accounting profession in Rwanda. ICPAR announces the following positions which will support the implementation of its five-year strategic plan (2022-2026)
2. ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
2.1. Job Profile
The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the accountant and wider finance team
by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and
preparing TAX Returns.
2.2. Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the accountant and wider finance team
• Collaborating with these teams to work on various accounting activities
• Performing reconciliations of accounts
• Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods
• Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections
where appropriate
• Supporting the preparing of profit and loss accounts
• Preparing Tax Returns
• Analysing the Institute receivables information updating account status and
database of receivables regularly with the aim of enhancing credit control
measures;
• Facilitating effectively revenue capture; Keep a regular tracking of outstanding
receivables by period;
• Organize and ensure control of all billing and revenue collection activities;
• Establish paying arrangements with stakeholders, regular communication and
monitor payments
• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports;
2.3. Qualifications
• Professional Qualification like CAT, CPA or in the process of qualifications or any
other equivalent qualification (D)
• A Degree in Finance or Accounting (D)
• Demonstrate a strong literacy, numeracy and critical thinking skills (E)
• Knowledge of the Accountancy Profession in Rwanda (E)
• Experience in usage of accounting software such as SAGE, Oracle etc (D)
• Conversant with office applications like word processing, spreadsheets,
PowerPoint and database, internet etc (D)
2.4. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
• Computer skills
• Math skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Organizational skills
• Key member of the Finance Unit
• Report to the Finance Manager
• Regular communications with all stakeholders
• people person with good communications skills and stakeholder engagement
abilities.
2.5 HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send their applications together with their CVs, giving full
details of their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full
contact details including day time telephone number, to: recruitment@icparwanda.com
by Friday, 6th February 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Preference will be given to Rwandan Nationals.
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