Job description
1. Receive, record and file all invoices and requests for payment within agreed timelines
2. Implement risk management strategies, by protecting accounting records from unauthorized access and inadvertent loss of information.
3. Compile necessary requisitions and supporting documents for all payment orders (OP) to be submitted (through IFMIS) to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to facilitate funds disbursement processes.
4. Prepare annual budget and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
5. Prepare and monitor the Ministry’s Quarterly and Annual Cash Flow Forecasting and Management
6. Prepare Monthly bank reconciliation statements for all accounts held in Banks by the Ministry.
7. Produce relevant periodically budget execution reports with explanations on variances.
8. Prepare periodic analysis comparing budget versus actual expenditures and performs detailed variance analysis with proper supporting documentation.
9. Declare and file statutory taxes/deductions on regular basis in consultation to Human Resources.
10. Prepare monthly, Quarterly and annual financial reports.
11. Put in place proper filing systems.
12. Ensure achievement of unqualified audit report (clean audit).
13. Any other work related responsibility as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with at least foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM
1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with ACCA level one (Applied Knowledge of ACCA)
1 Year of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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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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Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
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Proficiency in French & Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage;
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Analytical and problem solving skills
