VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is a child-focused organization that provides direct services to the areas of care, education and health for children at risk of losing parental care and those who have lost parental care.
SOS Children’s Villages is a non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-racial and has been operating in Rwanda since 1979. Envisioning that every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security, we exist to build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we share in the development of their communities. Everything we do is guided by the firm belief that no child should grow up alone and that we need to improve care for children who are at risk, enabling them to overcome precarious conditions and to succeed in life. Our core values guiding who we are and what we do include courage to take action, commitment to keep our promises, trust to believe in each other, and accountability to be reliable Partners. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is legally registered as a National Association.
SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda would like to recruit to fill the following vacancy position
Position title: SOCIAL BUSINESS ACCOUNTANT
Reporting to: Social Business Manager
Location: National Office (Kigali-Rwanda)
Position summary
Under the overall supervision of the Social Business Manager, the Social Business Accountant will be responsible for co-ordination and supervision of financial matters of the Social Businesses for SOS Children’s Villages which include the Schools, Training Center, Bakery, Parking Lots, Guest Houses, Agricultural Activities, natural water sources and the like. In close collaboration with the Chief Accountant and the guidance of the Head of Finance, the position holder will ensure the provision of a high-quality financial accounting service that supports the effective and efficient management of all financial resources, within statutory and regulatory guidelines and will work within the finance team supporting accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and processes, and internal/external reporting requirements.
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Key performance areas and main responsibilities: |
Co-ordinates Annual Budget Preparation Process and Finance transfers. f. In consultation with the Head of Finance, supports the Social Business Manager and facility heads to prepare and develop their annual budgets.
Enhances Internal Controls
Entering the monthly accounting data for SOS CV Social Business in the Navision accounting software. Performs Detailed Accounting Tasks
Requirements – Knowledge, experience, skills and competencies |
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Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in the following is particularly favoured:
With a minimum of 5 years practical experience in accounting. Having a professional certificate is an added advantage. |
Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities
- Knowledge of using any accounting software
- Proven ability to draft, edit and produce Accounting/Finance reports
- Proven experience working with Government, civil society, international organizations and donors
- Awareness and understanding of social development issues
- Strong networking, partnership and interpersonal skills.
- Positive and professional approach: highly organised, results oriented, using initiative and keeping commitments
How to Apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application (including application letter, CV and copies of education qualification)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be submitted to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found via the following LINK by not later than Friday, June 2nd, 2023
Late applications will not be accepted.
“SOS Children’s Villages International holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”.
The applications from qualified women are strongly encouraged
Jean Bosco KWIZERA
National Director




















