RICA
Financial Management Specialist at Rwanda Inspectorate , Competition and Consumer Protection authority (RICA): (Deadline 31 March 2025)
Job responsibilities
a) Facilitate financial assessments conducted by development partners and support the project Manager and the CBM in identifying fiduciary risks. b) Prepare comprehensive and annual project budgets aligned with planned activities, along with cash flow plans. c) Establish and enforce sound financial and internal control systems in compliance with GoR regulations and donor procedures. d) Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments in line with the approved budget, Public Financial Management Manual, financing agreements, and established accounting procedures. e) Verify that all payment vouchers are properly supported, authorised, and systematically filed for easy retrieval. f) Maintain AGRA-financed project accounts in the AMIS system. g) Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and other required financial reports, ensuring compliance with GoR public finance policies, project financial management procedures, and AGRA financial regulations. h) Maintain an accurate asset register for the project. i) Assist in preparing and monitoring the project’s annual operating budget and execution. j) Provide support in preparation and facilitation of trainings, workshops and meetings under the projects plans; k) Advise and administer the change Management processes related to the project 2023 RW 005. l) Ensure timely submission of audit reports and related financial documentation. m) Perform any other tasks assigned by the CBM and the Project Manager. Additional responsibilities in support of Technical Team Leader will include but not limited to; a) Support in coordination of field operations of private seed inspectors and compilation of their reports upon approval by the supervisors b) Support in organizing project site visits meant to ensure data quality including complete, timely, reliable, and accurate data collection and reporting
Qualifications
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Master’s in Finance
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s Degree in Accounting
1 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
Required certificates
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1Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC,(ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage
Required competencies and key technical skills
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1Strong problem solving skills with ability to take full ownership of issues until they are completely resolved;
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2Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills
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3Fluency in English is essential
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4Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity
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5Proficiency in use of government accounting packages ;
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6Familiarity with internal control systems
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7Proficiency working with IFMS system required
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8Track record of supporting the financial management (FM) specifically in projects of a similar scale and technical nature – familiarity with donor-funded preferred and Rwandan procurement processes and guidelines considered an asset
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9Demonstrated expertise in the management of finance in the public and/or private sector – financial management an added advantage
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10Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices with the financial management system of the GoR
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11Familiarity with financial internal control systems
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12Basic knowledge in the financial modeling
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13Strong financial analytical and evaluative skills
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14Proven capacity to provide technical advice to senior government officials, development partners, and stakeholders in relation to Financial Management matters;
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15Ability to determine and review priorities, plan and meet deadlines, with minimal supervision
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16Team player, with good interpersonal skills, and proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts and multi-disciplinary teams
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17Computer literacy including accounting and Microsoft packages, specifically in an advanced excel
Psychometric Domains
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