Chief Accountant at COPEDU PLC: (Deadline 18 March 2022)

Chief Accountant at COPEDU PLC: (Deadline 18 March 2022)

JOB VACANCIES

COPEDU PLC, is a trading company engaged in savings and credits. It was registered as a trading company in the Development Bank (RDB) on February 21, 2013 and licensed by the Central Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on 13/03/2014 to operates as a microfinance institution in Rwanda.

COPEDU PLC wishes to encourage all qualified, capable, and interested candidates to apply for the vacant positions here below:

1.Chief Accountant

General Description:

 Under the supervision of the Head of Finance Department, the Chief Accountant is responsible for coordination and supervision of the Finance team in day-to-day activities. He/she is also responsible for the application of accounting and tax procedures and the respect of the deadlines for the closing of accounts.

Job description

• Ensure that budget activities are aligned to the goals, mission, and objectives of the company.
• Perform bank account reconciliations, reconcile bank transactions on a weekly basis and resolve exceptions and anomalies.
• Periodically produce COPEDU Plc’s financial statements.
• Ensure that all fixed assets acquisitions, disposals, and changes are authorized and accurately recorded.
• Ensure that petty cash is used for the intended purpose and is accounted for properly.
• Ensure that all tangible assets are individually identified, physically verified, and regularly accounted for.
• Declare and pay all the tax and social declarations.
• Ensure that amount in receivable account is well managed
• Ensure that revenue is recognized on time.
• Work with internal and external auditors to correct accounting errors.
• Develop and monitor the cash flow plan.
• Participate in cost negotiations regarding foreign exchange transactions.
• Ensure that all transactions and events of COPEDU PLC are processed and coded in line with the approved chart of accounts.
• Ensure that all account is closed of properly and on time
• Coordinate, supervise, and mentor Department staff.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements

• A0 in Finance, Accounting or Management
• Age between 25 to 40
• At least 4 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting in the banking sector.
• Good analytical, management, and anticipation skills
• Excellent command of computer tools and software used in accounting and treasury
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, French and/or English
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage a team and great listening skills
• Integrity and ethics
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA) would be an asset

All applications must include a motivation letter, ID copy, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of degrees which will be sent to the following e-mail address: hr-recruitment@copeduplc.rw  no later than Friday, March 18, 2022.

Done on March 1^st, 2022.

Raïssa MUYANGO

Managing Director