Grant Accountant at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 26 November 2021)
JOB OPPORTUNITY
GRANT ACCOUNTANT
World Vision Rwanda is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 28 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced national for the position of Grant Accountant. The position will be based at Head Office in Kigali, reporting to the Grants Finance Manager.
Purpose of the position:
Lead the financial management of the project by ensuring overall financial management at the project level according to World Vision Field Finance Manual as well as donor requirements.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
List statements describing the final results of this position and method of accomplishments, and how results/performance are reviewed and measured. Begin with the most important accountabilities.
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% Time |
Major Activities |
End Results Expected |
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20% |
Prepare and monitor project budget, project cash flows, year-to-date spending, and funding requests to ensure that projects have adequate budgets to implement related activities throughout the year by ensuring project PBAS updated and inform the project manager on the status of funds commitment. |
PBAS & SUN6 reconciled |
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15% |
Prepare and analyze accounting records, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with WV, Support Office, and donor specific reporting and procedural standards & requirements by ensure project related payments are done on time and transactions are properly recorded and posted in sun system. |
All donor requirements / restrictions are met |
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10% |
Review the projects related financial transactions to ensure that they fall within the approved scope of project activities and donor requirements and that they comply with the financial procedures and FFM requirements. |
No miss allocation of expenses |
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15% |
Prepare and analyze monthly and Quarterly project financial report for its accuracy and adequacy, before submitted to SO / donor, in respect to full disclosure and that it presents a true and fair view of the activities of the grant for the respective period |
Financial reports accepted by SO / Donor |
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15% |
Facilitate internal and external auditors and provide relevant information as far as audit is concerned and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations. |
Unqualified opinion obtained |
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10% |
Participate in proposal writing with the view to provide financial advice and develop project lifetime budget in line with WV and Donor budgeting templates and guidelines in case of extension and/or project budget amendment. |
At least a proposal is won in a year |
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15% |
Maintain an efficient management of project Assets and conduct regular inventory to reconcile sun system reports and physical count of assets as per WV’s asset policy and procedures and maintain an update asset register and ensure proper management of inventory and fuel. |
Asset register is up to date |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
List education, knowledge & skills, licenses preferred, and all experiences required to perform this position in a fully competent manner.
Minimum Qualification required:
- A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting profession with a busy organization or project.
- Gateway to Grant certified or any other related certification from any bilateral or multilateral donor is an added value.
- Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls.
- Must have experience in working with government or multilateral funded projects.
- Good command of Microsoft spreadsheet preferably Microsoft Excel, Vision, and Sun system software.
- Experience in working with auditors both internal and external.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Must have skills and ability to organize and conduct trainings
- Must have skills and ability on budget management
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 26th November 2021 no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
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