Accountant, Financial Control at The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 5 June 2025)

Accountant, Financial Control at The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 5 June 2025)

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Accountant, Financial Control. If you excel in financial analysis, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to driving innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform into a modern, high-performing institution committed to high standards of governance and the efficient and effective management of financial controls. Join us in shaping the future of financial stewardship and contributing to our mission of excellence

The role offers a platform to enhance technical expertise in financial controlling, planning, and budgeting, and to stay current with evolving financial regulations and technologies. Additionally, it provides the chance to develop strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, positioning the candidate as a valuable asset.

By performing these tasks, you will support strategic decision-making and strengthen the organization’s financial integrity and transparency. Your contributions will be essential in promoting the organization’s financial health and sustainability.

Reporting to the Lead, Financial Controller, the role of Accountant, Financial Control is to perform accounts reconciliation and prepare financial reports and analysis.

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

1. Perform accounts reconciliation and timely submit reconciliations reports
2. Prepare financial reports and accounts and ensure that they are submitted in a timely manner, are accurate, and are compliant to organization policies and country specific regulatory requirements.
3. Prepare both management accounts and annual financial statements and ensure their compliance with applicable standards and regulations
4. Assisting in responding to financial inquiries by management by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
5. Assist in following up with and ensuring that all Finance related audit queries are resolved, and recommendations are implemented
6. Update job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices
7. Perform any other duties related to the 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, or any other relevant field

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or any other relevant field with at least 2 years’ experience
• Have a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, …etc is an added value.

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. The role holder must have a strong financial and accounting reporting skills
2. The role holder must demonstrate in-depth experience in financial analysis
3. The incumbent must have strong knowledge of planning and budgeting
4. The incumbent must have a strong knowledge of the taxation system
5. The role holder must have a strong data processing and fin tech skills

Behavioral Competencies:

1. Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
2. Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
3. Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution

Additional Information:

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 thursday 5th, June, 2025.

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. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

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