NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT
COPEDU PLC is a trading company engaged in savings and credits. Registered as a trading company with the Development Bank (RDB) on February 21, 2013, and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on March 13, 2014, COPEDU PLC operates as a microfinance institution in Rwanda.
COPEDU PLC invites all qualified and capable candidates to apply for the following vacant positions:
Chief Accountant
General Description:
Under the supervision of the Head of Finance Department, the Chief Accountant coordinates and supervises the Finance team in day-to-day activities. This role is responsible for the application of accounting and tax procedures and ensuring timely closing of accounts.
Task Descriptions:
- Align budget activities with the company’s goals, mission, and objectives;
- Perform weekly bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies;
- Periodically produce financial statements;
- Ensure authorization and accurate recording of fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and changes;
- Properly account for and use petty cash;
- Identify, verify, and regularly account for all tangible assets;
- Declare and pay all tax and social obligations;
- Manage receivable accounts effectively;
- Ensure timely revenue recognition;
- Work with auditors to correct accounting errors;
- Develop and monitor the cash flow plan;
- Participate in cost negotiations related to foreign exchange transactions;
- Process and code transactions in line with the approved chart of accounts;
- Ensure timely and proper closing of all accounts;
- Coordinate, supervise, and mentor department staff;
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Requirements & Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting in the banking sector.
- Strong analytical, management, and anticipation skills.
- Excellent proficiency in accounting and treasury software.
- Good interpersonal and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- High integrity and ethical standards.
- Detail-oriented and reliable in data production.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA) is an asset.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should send a letter of employment application, detailed Curriculum Vitae including three reference persons, ID, and a copy of the notified degree to the email address hr-recruitment@copeduplc.rw no later than Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Done at Kigali on May 28th, 2024.
MUYANGO Raïssa
Managing Director
