Accountant at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA): (Deadline 20 October 2024)

Accountant at Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA): (Deadline 20 October 2024)

Job Title:Accountant

Salary:Based on experience

Location:RW (Primary)

Category:International

Job Type:Full-time

Career Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education:Bachelor’s Degree

Travel:None

Job Description

About CNFA

CNFA is an international agricultural development organization that specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable, enterprise-based agricultural initiatives. We work with businesses, foundations, governments, and communities to build customized local and global partnerships that meet the world’s growing demand for food. Since our inception in 1985, we have designed and implemented enterprise-based, agricultural development initiatives to facilitate market access, enhance agribusiness competitiveness, increase productivity, and improve access to inputs and financing in 47 countries around the world.

Program Description

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Finance Officer/Accountant position to support a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program in Rwanda. The Project aims to strengthen the capacities of public and private stakeholders in Rwanda to develop, enforce, and adopt international science-based food safety standards. To achieve this goal, the Project will implement interventions across three key components: 1) Strengthening Food Safety Frameworks and Government Institutions; 2) Enhanced Laboratory Technical Capacity in Testing, Inspection, and Certification; 3) Increased Food Safety Awareness and Capacity Building of Producers.

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Operations and Finance Director, the Finance Officer/Accountant will lead preparation of the program’s expenditures and reporting system. S/he will be responsible for monitoring the overall financial reporting system. The Accountant will also prepare and present financial reports, analyses, and recommendations concerning relevant financial issues. Additionally, the Accountant will maintain the Accounts Payable Ledger and Check Register. The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and CNFA Accounting and Financial Policies and Procedures. S/he also verifies all source documents for proper approval and documentation.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide overall financial and administrative oversight to the project.

• Oversee all aspects of program financial management and operations, including financial and accounting systems implementation, bookkeeping; bank accounts; forecasting; budgeting; cash flow; procurement; expenditure tracking; and financial reporting.

• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in coordination with senior project staff.

• Ensure project operations are in compliance with USDA requirements and CNFA policies and procedures.

• Create, maintain, and implement financial reporting, tracking systems, and controlling procedures.

• Conduct financial analysis to inform decision-making and improve financial performance.

• Oversee processing of approvals for procurements, consultant agreements, and vendor invoices.

• Review all payment documentation, verify information prior to approval and signature of the COP and payment processing.

• Ensure that all required documents are accurate and updated and compliant with the up-to-date local regulations and laws governing taxes, contracts, administration, and accounting.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.

• Processing payments of grants.

• Perform other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications 

• Minimum Bachelors’ degree required in accounting or a relevant field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting with at least 3 years within the international nongovernmental organizations (NGO) sector.

• Proficiency in Excel and other relevant accounting software.

• Experience in CostPoint software strongly preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, strong attention to detail.

• Fluency in English.

• Experience working on USDA or other donor-funded programs preferred.

CNFA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of CNFA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, veteran status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION & CONTACT INFORMATION CNFA provides a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the CNFA Home Office Human Resources Department via email at [email protected] or via phone at 202-296-3920 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job with us.

Intersted candidates may Apply through the following links not later than 20th octobre 2024 

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