School Accountant Job opportunity
School: Open Minds Academy
Vacancy title: School Accountant
Type of contract: Full Time
Category: Accounting & Finance
Number of staff needed: 01
Application deadline: July 15thth, 2021
Job location: Kigali-Kicukiro
Job purpose
Open Minds Academy wishes to fill the below vacant positions with qualified, experienced, talented, capable and dedicated individuals to join the team to make a difference. The School Accountant major responsibility is to ensure the proper management of funds at the school level and she will be reporting to the school Director and the school management committee
Description of duties in and responsibilities of the school accountant
- Supervises the Accounts Department
- Coordinates Annual Budget Preparation Process and Finance transfers.
- Enhances Internal Control in all Programmes/Projects
- Managing financial records
- Preparing financial statements
- Checking payroll records
- Reconciling accounts
- Handling reimbursements
- Closing monthly records and reports
- Ensuring efficiency and accuracy of records
- Utilizing accounting software
Candidate Qualifications for the School accountant
- At least three years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance;
- Analytical thinking;
- Sound judgment;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
- Strong organizational and research skills with a thorough understanding of finance and accounting principles, procedures, and techniques;
- Excellent knowledge of accounting softwareS(Sage, quick books, etc)
Application methodology
The application file including a cover letter addressed to the management of Open Minds Academy, an updated CV, copy of the diplomas as well as other certificates can be sent through email at empathystars2021@gmail.com with a copy to habimanaolivier@gmail.com before July 15th, 2021 at 5:00 pm. For more information or clarifications, please call 0788643162
