Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Lead Accountant Financial Reporting
Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Lead Accountant, Financial Reporting. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!
This role offers a unique opportunity to support in our financial reporting processes. In this critical role, you will be responsible for managing the preparation and analysis of complex financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Manager,Financial reporting & Analysis, the Lead Accountant, Financial Reporting will be responsible for the preparation and oversight of the financial statements, ensuring they are accurate, compliant with regulatory requirements, and completed on time. This role involves coordinating with various departments, managing the financial reporting team, and liaising with external auditors.
About RSSB
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).
As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.
To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure financial statements comply with IFRS, or other relevant accounting standards.
- Develop and implement financial reporting processes and controls.
- Ensure all financial reporting is in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.
- Manage and mentor the financial reporting team.
- Assign tasks and projects to team members and ensure timely completion.
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
- Work closely with other finance departments to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
- Collaborate with senior management to discuss and interpret financial results.
- Communicate financial reporting processes and outcomes to stakeholders
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency.
- Develop and maintain financial reporting policies and procedures.
- Utilize financial reporting software and tools to streamline reporting processes.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances
- Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferably with at least 3 years relevant experience.
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferably with at least 5 years relevant experience.
- CPA, ACCA, or other relevant professional certification is an added value
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- The role holder must have strong knowledge of IFRS and other accounting standards
- The role holder must demonstrate in-depth experience in Data processing
- The incumbent must have strong knowledge of Taxation System
- The incumbent must have strong knowledge of financial sector development
Behavioral Competencies:
- Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
- Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Additional Information
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by Monday 26, August 2024.
In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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