Accountant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE): (Deadline 4 April 2024)

Accountant

Description

Position Title: Accountant

Reports to: Accounting and Reporting Manager

Group/Department: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: Butaro, Rwanda 

Position Overview

The accountant is a member of UGHE growing Finance Team who represents the Finance Team on Butaro Campus and serves as a focal point for Students. S/he is primarily responsible for all financial aspects of practicum projects and the accounts payable as well as petty cash management on campus.

Accountant Job Description.

• Assist students in developing and managing budgets for practicum.
• Work with students to allocate financial resources effectively.
• Handle the day to days student’s financial requests related to practicum.
• Receive, review, and monitor regularly invoices from different vendors including data collectors and preceptors on
• Verify that invoices are accurate, authorized, and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support students to generate purchase codes where requested.
• Review approved data collectors’ timesheets.
• Responsible for matching the invoices with purchase orders issued and contracts.
• Assist in preparing financial documentation for Audits.
• Work closely with Faculty in Charge of Practicum Activities
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all financial transactions.
• File and archive invoices, receipts, and payment documentation for auditing purposes.
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in financial records.
• Assist in the month-end closing process by reconciling accounts payable ledgers and preparing necessary reports.
• Generate reports related to accounts payable activities.
• Assist students in expenses report forms.
• Assist students in liquidation at the end of practicum and help them depositing the remaining balance to the institutional account.
• Develop a tool for management students budget reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with the university policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and contribute to implementing necessary adjustments.
• Communicate with internal departments, including procurement and academics, to resolve discrepancies or issues with invoices.
• Respond to students’ inquiries and address any concerns in a timely manner.

Petty Cash Management

• Ensure that there is petty cash available to support the functioning of the campus.
• Process all petty cash transactions on campus.
• Record all petty cash transactions and perform a cash count on daily basis.
• Prepare a monthly petty cash reconciliation statement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in finance or accounting required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• An accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA is an added Value.
• Demonstrated strength in relevant computer software including Excel.
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in Kinyarwanda preferred.
• Commitment to social justice and health care equity

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before April 4th 2024.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. The UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery (CEGS) is focused on contributing solutions to the imbalance in surgical access through five key pillars- Fellowship, Education and Training, Global Convenings, Research and Innovation, and Policy and Advocacy. In partnership with several global surgery organizations, the Center provides support for both undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development in the surgical sciences, clinical and community-based research across sub-Saharan Africa, and support for regional surgical, obstetrics, and anesthesia plans.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.