Director of Administration and Finance Unit Under Statute at HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL (HEC):Deadline: Sep 20, 2023

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • A holder of a Degree in any field with API/PFM Certificate

    3 Years of relevant experience

  • Post Graduate Degree in PFM n

    2 Years of relevant experience




Competency and Key Technical Skills

  • Integrity

  • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

  • Inclusiveness

  • Accountability

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Client/citizen focus

  • Professionalism

  • Commitment to continuous learning

  • Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework of public finance management

  • Resource management skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Decision making skills

  • Networking skills

  • Leadership skills

  • Mentoring and coaching skills

  • Time management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Performance management skills

  • Results oriented

  • Digital literacy skills

  • Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

  • Knowledge in financial management systems and public finance management

  • Analytical skills;

  • 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)

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