Accountant at Empower Rwanda (ER): (Deadline 15 April 2023)

Accountant at Empower Rwanda (ER): (Deadline 15 April 2023)

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:     Accountant

Reports to:   Head of Finance and Administration

Unit:               Finance department

Duty Station:  Empower Rwanda (Head office, Kigali)

Duration:       One Year (12) months

Empower Rwanda (ER) is a Women-led local Non-Governmental Organization whose vision is to have empowered women and youth with knowledge and skills to impact their lives and communities and a mission to empower the most vulnerable women and youth in Rwanda for their academic and socio-economic development through enhancing access to quality education and health; social and economic empowerment and advocacy interventions.

Empower Rwanda looking for a qualified and highly motivated candidate of high moral character and professional integrity to fulfill the position of an Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

Under the Supervision of the Head of Finance and Administration, an accountant is responsible to undertake the following specific tasks:

• Create project accounts in the accounting system(QuickBooks)
• Ensure all transactions are in compliance with ER financial and procedures manuals and are in line with the project activities.
• Enter all transactions relating to projects into the finance system in a timely manner (QuickBooks or other software).
• Review and approve supplier invoices for the project in charge.
• Prepare the payments for the approved invoices.
• Review and approve time sheets for work related to the project in charge.
• Review overhead charges to be applied to each project
• Prepare the project reports (periodic forecasting, budget utilization report, statement of income and expenditures, cash flow statement, etc.)
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Prepare and submit government reports and tax returns related to the project
• Prepare and review monthly transaction listing for completeness and assurance and post required adjustments in a timely fashion.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports/balance sheets for all the projects
• Prepare and review monthly reserves statement for each project, and review for exceptions
• Produce monthly reports as required by the project(s) ensuring accuracy through the actions above and adherence to donor requirements always. The same to be shared with the project finance lead.
• Resolve and clear any historical outstanding balances
• Ensure all transactions are supported by adequate documentation, and approval and that documentation is filed and retained in a suitable way
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required
• Follow up on audit recommendation implementation
• Make sure project taxes return are adequately monitored and paid in due time (Declaration and payment of PAYE, WHT, RSSB)
• Claim for a VAT refund to RRA when required.
• Perform any other task that may be assigned by your supervisor.

Performance Indicators

• Producing accurate reports on time
• Effective management of donor financial requirements and responsibilities
• Maintenance of proper and accurate financial records
• Compliance with ER procedures manual (Administrative, financial, procurement,)

Essential skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in project accounting in NGO.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and possession of CPA or ACCA is an added value.
• Strong communication skills.
• Key competencies include Communication, teamwork, initiative, and dependability.
• Fluent in English, French, and/or Kinyarwanda as well as written skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• High levels of attention to detail
• Ownership and accountability of own work
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentation
• Professional skills in project and project portfolio management
• Professional skills in key account management and member acquisition
• Excellent self-organization, punctuality and reliability
• Having knowledge of QUICKBOOKS (Accounting software)

HOW TO APPLY:

Application documents (soft copies) addressed to the Country Director of Empower Rwanda should be sent via careers@empowerrwanda.org

 Please tindicate the title as “ACCOUNTANT” in the subject line and attach the following documents:

• Degree and ID;
• Cover letter
• CV (maximum 3 pages);
• Two recommendations of previous relevant work;

NB: All documents should be one PDF document

Deadline for submission is 15^th  April  2023 at 5h00 pm. CAT

Due to the large number of applications, Empower Rwanda will only be able to respond to short-listed candidates

Empower Rwanda has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause. 

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Empower values diversity among its staff and aims to achieve gender equality and promoting a gender dimension in all its work operations without discrimination.

Done at Kigali, on 1^st April 2023

Olivia Promise KABATESI

Founder and Country Director

Empower Rwanda