Job description
Design and implement strategic financial plans and budgets of the organization, outlining projected revenue sources and expenditures and the measures to be taken to control costs and increase revenues;
Design and implement institutional financial regulations and documenting these manuals that are up to date and suitable for use by all staff. i.e Financial and Accounting procedures, etc;
Establish a stringent expenditure control procedure which ensures that there is proper authorization of payments and making sure that expenditures are fully supported and budget lines maintained;
Develop and installing effective financial management systems and procedures aimed at improving financial reporting and accounting through a developed management system that ensures that revenues are properly receipted and accounted for as well as expenditures;
Develop a fixed assets policy governing cost effective acquisition, maintenance, valuation, depreciation, capitalization, replacement and disposal;
Design and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial information systems to cover the general ledger, job costing, asset management as well as revenue management and collection system;
Planning and coordinating the organization’s investment of surplus funds, also working capital and expenditure programs;
Coordinate financial management and accounting services;
Maintain financial management and accounting records;
Ensure timely payments including salaries and taxes;
Ensure that the various financial management and accounting reports are prepared in a timely manner;
Ensure that management of receipts and execution of expenditure is duly approved in accordance with existing laws and regulations;
Prepare the necessary records for external audit;
Coordinate the external audit process in collaboration with the auditor general’s office;
Provide financial management support to all related teams in Finance;
Establish and formalize financial management and control procedures;
Participate in the preparation of work plans and annual budget;
Plan and coordinate the preparation of annual and special budgets as well as financial accounting systems.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration-Accounting with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Finance with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 5
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Master’s in Management with specialization in Finance/Accounting with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s in Management with specialization in Finance/Accounting with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 5
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Master’s Degree in Finance with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Accounting with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with certificate in CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Experience: 5
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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Resource management skills
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Analytical 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 of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
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Proficiency in financial management systems
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Knowledge of Standards and frameworks applied in Public Sector such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); IFRSs
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Government Finance Statistics (GFS); Internal Audit framework and International Standards for Supreme Audit Institutions (ISAAIs)
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Proficiency in Financial Management systems and in-depth knowledge of the Rwanda’s public finance management
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Knowledge of the legal and institutional framework of Rwanda’s public finance management
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Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting
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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)
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Excellent knowledge of public financial management and accounting regulations, standards and procedures;
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Demonstrated strong skills in budgeting and expenditure management and reporting;
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Strong organizational, communication and managerial skills with high attention to detail;
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High integrity and high professional ethical standards;
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Ability to multitask and deliver in a fast paced environment;
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• Excellent team work, leadership and coaching skills;
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Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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Excellent command of written and spoken English;
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Required relevant experience
