Job Description
1. Advise on all matters related to finance and administration;
2. Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the short, medium- and long-term strategy for financial needs;
3. Manage and supervise daily financial operations;
4. Coordinate all internal and external audit activities;
5. Coordinate and ensure proper and timely financial reporting and ensure that applicable accounting standards and procedures are respected;
6. Manage the HR functions and ensure that all institutional HR policies, procedures and systems are respected;
7. Ensure effective implementation of the staff capacity building plan;
8. Coordinate and manage staff performance contracts and evaluation in the Institution;
9. Supervise the implementation of the IT functions for all institutional services and support systems;
10. Coordinate effective planning, management and reporting of institutional logistics and assets;
11. Coordinate the effective utilization of rented vehicles and timely reporting of cost owned vehicles;
12. Ensure the adequate staff management in compliance with public HR laws and legislation;
13. Coordinate the recruitment process for vacant positions;
14. Coordinate and manage the drafting of contracts of employees in collaboration with the legal advisor;
15. Manage and ensure timely payment of staff salaries and other fringe benefits on a regular basis;
16. Participate in Quarterly joint reconciliations between HEC, BRD, UR and RP to determine eligible GoR sponsored students;
17. Ensure the existence of strong Internal Control of fund allocation, budgetary commitments, authorizations and payments;
18. Coordinate all programs pertaining to staff welfare;
19. Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Finance with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Accounting with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
1 Year of relevant experience
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A holder of a Degree in any field with API/PFM Certificate
3 Years of relevant experience
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Post Graduate Degree in PFM n
2 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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Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework of public finance management
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge in financial management systems and public finance management
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Analytical skills;
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Knowledge of Standards and frameworks applied in Public Sector such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); IFRSs; Government Finance Statistics (GFS); Internal Audit framework and International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISAAIs)
