Cooperative Manager at Cooperative Imbere Heza: (Deadline 16 June 2023)

Cooperative Manager at Cooperative Imbere Heza: (Deadline 16 June 2023)

COOPERATIVE IMBERE HEZA                                              

No. RCA/709/2011- 08/08/2011

HIGH SECURITY/ RUHANGO DISTRICT                                                                                        

Tel: 0788446941 

Position                        : Cooperative Manager

Location                       : Southern Province, Ruhango District, Rwanda

Organization:                  Cooperative Imbereheza Ruhango

JOB PURPOSE:

The Cooperative Manager manages the accounting functions and ensures efficiency and timeliness of the day-to-day financial accounting operations.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

The specific responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

1. Manage and coordinate activities of the accounts function and its resources; ensure all its activities are completed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner;
2. Monitor the performance and  review all reports prepared by accountants;
3. Prepare reports for the management on the overall accounting performance;
4. Ensure the availability of required resources (human and capital) to carry out all the tasks related to the accounts function;
5. Perform periodic performance appraisals for the staff;
6. Ensure that all staff acquire the required skills and knowledge through appropriate training programs;
7. Review current accounting processes, identify gaps, and ensure they are resolved according to the procedure manual of the cooperative.
8. Identify the technology needs to ensure that the  processes are performed efficiently and cost effectively;
9. Responsibility for regular statutory accounts booking;
10. To ensure timely and accurate posting of all financial transactions with an aim of producing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports;
11. Ensure all relevant tax returns are accurately prepared and their respective remittances done on time and relevant refunds claimed;
12. To prepare/review monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts, regular and timely reconciliations of; accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger accounts and ensure reconciling items are followed up and eliminated from the accounts;
13. To ensure a comprehensively regularly maintained fixed assets register for all company assets;
14. To ensure that all accounting documents are properly and safely filed for easy access and security;
15. Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits;
16. Undertake any other duties related to the job as assigned by the Hierarchy.

LINE AUTHORITY

Reports directly to the Cooperative President

COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years’ experience, in Accounting, Finance, Economics and Management. Those experience must be related as senior Accountants, Managers and other related
• A registered professional accounting certification/qualification (CPA, CAT, ACCA or equivalent) would be preferred but not a requirement;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Standards on Auditing;
• Analytical capabilities and skills to deal with financial management issues.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize own work program and ability to deliver assignments in a timely and efficient manner;
• Very good interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English or French  and Kinyarwanda with a working knowledge of the other language;
• High computer skills (MS Office package)
• Competence in the use of Accounting Softwares, and ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems; knowledge of QUICKBOOKS/SAGE is desirable.

Skills:

• Successful performance of the work requires good knowledge of international accounting standards, computer skills and a high degree of independence.
• Conversant with at least, two financial management Softwares, knowledge of Sage Pastel evolution will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills is required and must possess strong work ethics and team attitude
• High computer skills (MS Office package)

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their hard copies of applications including a cover letter , Curriculum vitae and certificates to the cooperative office located at Ruhango town in Ruhango District.

The applications will be received in working hours from 09/06/2023 to 16/06/2023. the place which will be communicated by the Cooperative. For more information, you can contact 0788446941.

Done at Ruhango on June 09, 2023

The management of  Cooperative Imbereheza Ruhango