REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION: KIGALI, RWANDA
The Rwanda Chamber of Tourism is one of the 10 professional chambers that currently exist under the umbrella of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), which is dedicated to promoting and representing the interests of the Rwandan business community. It was established in December 1999, replacing the former Rwanda Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Following the establishment of the PSF, the Rwanda Chamber for Tourism was established in 2006, with a mandate of enhancing business opportunities through effective lobbying and advocacy for the tourism and hospitality industry in Rwanda.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accountant will work under the supervision of the Director of Finance and administration and will undertake tasks related to promoting membership and Chamber/Associations’ programs. S/he will ensure excellent service delivery to members and potential members. Activities to the Chamber Director-General. She is expected to adhere to the PSF and COT code of conduct and ethics.
Ultimately, the accountant will, on a regular basis, will be responsible for providing accurate quantitative information on the financial position, liquidity, and cash flows of our business, while ensuring the COT is compliant with all tax regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensuring efficiency and accuracy of records
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Preparing financial statements and closing monthly records and reports
- Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, .
- Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
- Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information;, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Secures financial information by completing database backups.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
- Complies with financial and operational manual, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on required actions.
- Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum at least 3 years’ experience in Accounting and/or finance.
- Having a professional accounting certificate (CPA, CMA, ACCA …) will be an added value.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability clearly communicate in English, Kinyarwanda, and French.
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills.
- Prospecting Skills, Negotiation, and Self-motivated.
- Excellent Presentation Skills.
Application procedure
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs with 3 references and notarized degrees to the Director-General, Rwanda Chamber of Tourism not later than June 05, 2020, to the office of the Chamber of Tourism or emailed to info@rwandatourismchamber.org and rwandatourismchamber@gmail.com
Chamber of Tourism is committed to diversity at the workplace and offers a supportive work environment. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
