Head of Finance & Administration at RUMA CPA: (Deadline 13 May 2025)

Head of Finance & Administration at RUMA CPA: (Deadline 13 May 2025)

DISTRICT SACCO-MUSANZE

RUMA Certified Public Accountants (RUMA CPA) is a professional services firm providing consultancy solutions to clients in their distinct sectors in Rwanda and the region. RUMA CPA’s Search and Selection professional Service has assisted most successful organizations to recruit talented staff. We seek to deliver recruitment solutions to our clients that achieve the optimum job-person match.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a motivated professional for the position of Head of Finance & Administration. The position will be based in Musanze District as detailed below;

Job Title. Head of Finance & Administration

Location: Musanze District
Reports to: Managing Director
Position Type: Full-Time

Background:
As part of Rwanda’s ambitious long-term development plan to become a high-income country by 2050, we are transforming our financial sector through innovative initiatives. The Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCOs), now consolidated into District SACCOs (D-SACCOs), play a pivotal role in creating inclusive financial systems across Rwanda. We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive this transformation forward.

The U-SACCOs were established as part of the National Savings Mobilization Strategy, with 416 cooperatives serving over 3.2 million members nationwide. Following successful automation under a shared Core Banking System, the next stage is consolidating these into 30 D-SACCOs. This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency and expand financial services across districts.

Job Summary
We invite applications for the position of Head of Finance and Administration. The Head of Finance and Administration will oversee the financial operations and administrative functions of the District SACCO, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and supporting the organization’s strategic objectives. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role involves setting financial strategies, managing budgets, and guiding financial planning to promote sustainable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and high-quality performance.
• Supervise and support departmental staff in their roles.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to decision-making.
• Develop and implement departmental strategies in collaboration with senior management.
• Formulate and ensure the implementation of relevant policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Manage relationships with staff, members, customers, and external partners.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for stakeholders.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, human resource, procurement, and logistics operations.
• Maintain awareness of the financial position and address potential issues.
• Forecast financial results and manage budgets.
• Evaluate investments and recommend cost reduction strategies.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chairman or MD.
• Remote work opportunities

Qualifications & Experience required

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 10+ years in senior management in microfinance or banking
• Minimum 5 years in finance and administration.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of data analysis metrics.
• Fluent in English; French is an advantage.

How to apply

All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications with a cover letter (indicating their motivation, suitability, knowledge and experience), Curriculum Vitae, copies of their academic, professional and training certificates and copies of identity cards or passports in one Pdf document by email to [email protected] no later than 13/05/2025 at 5:00 pm.

Additional information

• Applicants must meet all legal requirements for employment in Rwanda, including holding appropriate citizenship or residency status.
• All information will be kept confidential in accordance with RUMA CPA’s data privacy guidelines
• Only applications submitted through the email indicated above will be considered for review.
• Only candidates who pass pre-selection will be contacted for further assessment.

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