Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Senior Accountant – Tax
Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Senior Accountant – Tax. 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 spearhead a team focused on navigating the intricate landscape of structured financial instruments. Your expertise will be pivotal in collecting, reviewing, and processing accounting and tax documents to prepare tax returns, state pages, and tax provision schedules, estimate quarterly payments, and file extensions.
Reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting and Analysis, the Senior Accountant, Tax, will be responsible for all tax and other legal deductions related matters within RSSB and you will provide Management with the necessary tax information for decision making.
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 realizing 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
- Review and reconcile tax payments and advise on tax rectification if necessary
- Analyse, estimate, and advise on tax implications for operations of the institution
- Prepare and submit periodic and annual tax and other legal deductions reports
- Organise and update the institution’s tax database
- Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals
- Follow industry trends and track changes related to taxes
- Facilitate sharing of tax related information within the Finance department including but not limited to new directives by government, tax planning circulars as well other related information
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on tax related matters
- Perform any other duties related to Financial Reporting and Analysis function as may be assigned from time to time
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce with at least 2 years’ experience
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce with at least 4 years’ experience
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- Strong Financial Reporting Skills
- Strong Accounting Skills
- Social Security Framework
- Strong Knowledge of Financial Sector Development
- Regulatory Framework
- Strong Knowledge of Taxation system
- Financial Engineering
- Financial Modeling
- Planning and Budgeting
- Project Planning Management
Behavioral Competencies:
- Client Service Focus
- Detail oriented
- Proactive and engaging
- Integrity and Confidentiality
- Strong Personality
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Result and Data Driven
- Breakthrough Innovation
- Problem Solving & Quality Decision Making
- Leading & empowering others
Additional Information:
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.
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 Tuesday 2 April 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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