SERVE Project Accountant at Urwego Finance CBC: (Deadline 4 October 2024)
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Mission To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Method We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services and biblically based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty. Motivation The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God. |
JOB SUMMARY
To manage and handle all financial aspects of SERVE (Supporting and Enhancing Resilient and Viable Employment Opportunities in Rwanda) project.
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JOB TITLE: |
SERVE Project Accountant |
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LOCATION: |
Kigali, Rwanda |
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RECRUITMENT TYPE: |
External |
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REPORTS TO: |
Project Manager |
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JOB POSTING DATE: |
Sept 20th, 2024 |
ESSENTIALS RESPONSIBILITIES
Budgetary processes
- Lead and coordinate SERVE budget preparation and respond to queries from donors and other stakeholders
- Ensure that budget preparation is supported by valid assumptions reflecting SERVE activities and operations as well as donors’ requirements
- To each cash request, ensure spending are strictly in adherence to approved budget
- Prepare budget execution report on monthly, quarterly and annual basis;
- Advise management and project manager on under or overspending for timely corrective actions
- Active participation and contribution in quarterly and annually project planning;
Payments, journal entries and reconciliations
- Review SERVE projects payment requests and confirm completeness, authenticity, relevance of supporting evidence as well as existence of budget
- Ensure strict compliance to policies and procedures as well as relevant laws and regulations from regulator, tax administrators and donors’ requirements.
- Timely make journal entries for transactions initiated under SERVE project
- Properly code and file supporting evidence for any transactions pertaining to SERVE projects for future reference
- Conduct reconciliation of SERVE Bank accounts to confirm accuracy and completeness of inflows or outflows transactions on these accounts
- Verify accuracy and completeness of any dues to and from SERVE project and ensure timely reporting and clearance to control ageing
Reporting, audits and miscellaneous
- Prepare periodic reports sent to Urwego’s management and other partners or donors
- Reconcile actual vs variance on weekly basis to determine deviations and advise management accordingly
- Assist auditors hired by donors or Urwego in their audit endeavor and responsibly meet their demand.
- Meet any query from donors or other partners pertaining to SERVE project
- controlling income and expenditure.
- Perform any other Duties as may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience
- University Degree in accounting or business-related subject
- Advanced level in accounting professional courses namely ACCA or CPA (completion of any of this professional course being a plus)
Knowledge, skills and qualification
- Be capable of meeting strict deadlines
- Be an organized a highly organized person, result-oriented and ready to work under pressure
- Have a strong mastery of accounting principles, financial aspect of donor funded project, and concepts to maximize integrity of financial records
- Excellent skills in use of spreadsheet mainly excel.
- 3 years relevant experience in management of projects. Managing CARE or Master Card funded project would be a plus.
- Be team player and good communicator.
How to apply
All interested candidates fulfilling the above job requirements are requested to submit the following documents to urwegohr@urwegobank.com not later than 4th October 2024 6 pm. Please send documents as one folder with the position you are applying for as the subject.
- job application letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer
- detailed CV
- copy of degree, certificates for professional courses
- 3 references
- Church recommendation
- Statement of faith
- Current criminal record
- Copy of national ID
For and on behalf of Urwego Finance CBC
HR Manager
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