Accountant at All the Bible in Community (ABC): (Deadline 8 November 2023)

Accountant at All the Bible in Community (ABC): (Deadline 8 November 2023)

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

All the Bible in Community (ABC) is a faith-based organization duly incorporated as a ‘ministry’ under the laws of Rwanda governing such entities. Its mission is to eradicate biblical illiteracy within the Rwandan church, aspiring to become a center of excellence for a holistic Christian life. The organization’s legal status, as conferred pursuant to Law N°72/2018 of 31/08/2018, which governs the organization and functioning of faith-based organizations, along with the Rwanda Governance Board Regulations No. 001 of 08/03/2019, was published in the Official Gazette n° Special of 04/03/2020.

ABC is seeking to fill the position of Accountant with a highly competent individual.

JOB PROFILE

Position:                    Accountant

No. of Vacancies:      One (1)

Employment Type:   Full-time

Location:                    Kigali, Rwanda 

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Accountant is tasked with performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, participating in organizational budgeting processes, book keeping, and preparation of management and financial reports. The ideal candidate must possess expert proficiency in using accounting software, specifically QuickBooks Online, and be highly proficient in both Kinyarwanda and English.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in coordination of both short term and medium term departmental and organizational budgeting process;
• Responsible for book keeping and ensuring internal procedures guiding the same are observed at all times;
• Preparation of payment vouchers and ensuring they are duly filed;
• Recording all accounting transactions in the organization’s accounting system regularly;
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations for all organization’s bank accounts together with other assets and liabilities regular reconciliations;
• Ensure healthy donors’, vendors’ and beneficiaries’ relationships by observing the organization’s obligations are met on a timely basis;
• Preparation of various donor reports;
• Ensuring that organization’s spending is done in accordance with the approved budget;
• Tracking and reporting on actual expenditure versus the budgeted expenditure;
• Ensuring the organization complies to all relevant tax laws and regulations at all levels of its operations;
• Processing staff payroll payments and ensuring all relevant laws and regulations are observed as required by law;
• Assessing and managing the Ministry’s risk and liability and periodically inform management;
• Being responsible for the financial operations of the Ministry including banking, accounting functions, payroll verification, work plan and budget preparation;
• Managing all aspects of the annual and/or periodic audit;
• Preparing monthly, Quarterly and annual financial reports and management reports and presents the same to the Management;
• Establishing and maintaining contact with financial institutions;
• Ensuring that the funds of the Organization are administered according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the Organization;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Business Manager and or Executive Director.

Specific duties and responsibilities, along with the terms of employment, will be detailed in the employment contract.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Advanced analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with excellent interpersonal capabilities.
• High proficiency in both Kinyarwanda and English.
• Keen attention to detail complemented by solid problem-solving skills.
• Robust organizational skills with the proficiency to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Proven expertise in computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• A task- and people-oriented approach with a professional demeanor.
• A firm understanding of Biblical principles and a commitment to the vision of advancing the Kingdom of God.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ degree in Administration or Management with strict specialization in Accounting and Finance
• An accounting professional qualification (CAT, ATD, CPA) shall be an additional advantage;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in the same, or relevant position in non-profit making organizations is an added advantage.
• Good computer knowledge (MS Office)

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Qualified and interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:

• A cover letter addressed to the Executive Director;
• A detailed CV, including three (3) references (with email addresses and active contact phone numbers): one must be the candidate’s Senior Pastor, and none should be family members;
• A recommendation letter from the Senior Pastor of the church where the candidate is a member in good standing;
• Scanned, certified copies of their academic qualifications;
• A copy of their National ID. 

NB: Please ensure that all the required documents are compiled into a single file before submission. Incomplete applications that do not contain all the requirements may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Interested candidates can apply by sending their application documents on [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM on 08 November 2023.

Only those candidates who meet all the requirements will be shortlisted and subsequently contacted for the examination and interview phases. 

Done at Kigali, on 03 November 2023

ABC Management