Project Accountant
Exams to be conducted
1:Written
2:Oral
Reports To
Financial Manager
Job responsibilities
POSITION: ACCOUNTANT
• Job Title : Accountant
• Position Supervisor : Financial Manager
• Classification Level : 5.V
• Location : Kigali
• Duration : 1 Year with renewal possibility
JOB PURPOSE
The accountant will be responsible of tracking, and correcting the CERC’s finance, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Financial Manager , the Accountant will perform the following key functions:
• Prepare payment for project budget • File all accounting documents from the Ministry, Districts and Sectors; • Coordinate the compilation of all finance supporting documents and consolidate the report • Produce Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial statement • Declare and pay VAT and Withholding taxes
• Ensure regular follow up of budget execution and update management on progress • File all accounting document QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance with knowledge of application used in public Finance Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA) with 3 years of experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Knowledge of cost analysis techniques; • Planning and organizational skills; • Communication skills; • Strong IT skills, particularly in Financial software(SMART IFMIS); • Judgment & Decision Making Skills;
• Knowledge to analyze complex financial information & Produce reports • Deep understanding of financial accounts; • High Analytical Skills • Interpersonal skills; • Time management Skills • Complex Problem solving; • Flexibility Skills; • Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage
Qualifications
- 1Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting0 Year of relevant experience
- 2Bachelors’ Degree in Finance with Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA)0 Year of relevant experience
Required competencies and key technical skills
- 1Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- 2Accountability
- 3Time management skills
- 4Excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework governing public financial management, accounting and reporting;
