Job Description
1. Establish and maintain a sound financial and internal control systems for the project (s) which are in line with the GoR Regulations and Donor Procedures;
2. Ensure funds are properly managed and flow smoothly, adequately, regularly and predictably in order to meet the objectives of the project(s);
3. Ensure the proper and timely accountability for Project(s) resources;
4. Design and provide the Project Coordinator with monthly analytical reports on the financial performance of the Project(s);
5. Design and provide the Project Coordinator with quarterly analytical reports as required by Donor(s)
6. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual project(s) (and at any time requested) financial statements and other reports to be reviewed by the Project Coordination Unit, SPIU Director of Administration and Finance and external auditors as may be required by the program legal agreements and the financial reporting framework of the GoR;
7. Prepare, along with program team, annual budgets and budget revisions at the end of each quarter and as required.
8. Liaise with Rwanda Water Resources Board for the payment on time of all taxes and social contributions related to some donors-funded projects;
9. Liaise with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) for the payment on time of all taxes and social contributions related to some donors-funded projects;
10. Liaise with the Office of the Auditor General and /or the External Audit Firm and have responsibility for the timely submission of audited project financial statements to the Donors;
11. Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
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Accounting Professional Qualification recognised by IFAC (ACCA, CPA)
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Having at least 3 years of experience in Government accounting including the use of the Government’s Integrated Financial Management System (IFMIS)
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Having at least 3 years’ experience as DAF or Accountant for the African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded projects or any other multilateral financial institution
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Familiarity with internal control systems
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In possession of strong financial analytical skills
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Computer literate, preferably in accounting and Microsoft packages
