The Ministry of Finance and economic planning inspires
to become competent and efficient Ministry that generates sound and visionary
economic policies that promotes best practices in strategic planning, financial
accountability, resources allocation and Aid coordination among others. Also
MINECOFIN is mandated to coordinate and promote the management of public
finances and economic governance. To fulfill the above, MINECOFIN has put in
place an appropriate organizational structure that aims at strengthening the
institutional capacity in order to deliver to its mandate.
to become competent and efficient Ministry that generates sound and visionary
economic policies that promotes best practices in strategic planning, financial
accountability, resources allocation and Aid coordination among others. Also
MINECOFIN is mandated to coordinate and promote the management of public
finances and economic governance. To fulfill the above, MINECOFIN has put in
place an appropriate organizational structure that aims at strengthening the
institutional capacity in order to deliver to its mandate.
From the above background, the Ministry of Finance and
Economic planning wishes to recruit capable Rwandans to occupy the following
positions.
Economic planning wishes to recruit capable Rwandans to occupy the following
positions.
Post 1: IFMIS Financial Management Specialist (2)
Duration of Contract: 2 years renewable.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the IFMIS Coordinator, the
IFMIS Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for:
IFMIS Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for:
- To oversee business process reengineering,
documentation, designing, solution testing (UAT’s) and deployment
activities pertaining to the implementation of a robust IFMIS system
within the GoR and identify problems and provide suitable solutions. The
task shall also include development of appropriate training for use by
IFMIS — Application personnel and end users
- Supervising and coordinating the activities of
Help Desk and Support Team, shall include the regular training to the team
and reviews of the incidents
- Ensuring that E-Tools developers obtain required
support, input and technical guidance from UAT and Business Team.
- Provide technical expertise in the reforms
undertaken by the Accountant General’s Office aimed at improving public
sector accounting and financial management activities and resolving key
accounting and financial management problems existent in Government. This
will include temporary coverage of existing skills gaps in financial
management and the development of accounting and financial management
capacity. This will include (but not limited to) the provision of
expertise in classification schemes/chart of accounts and streamlining
cash management arrangements.
- Provide technical expertise and assistance in the
development and implementation of a change management strategy to create a
culture of improved financial management.
- Supervising and coordinating the work of the
IFMIS Accountants embedded within the Accountant General’s office. This
will also include mentoring the IFMIS Accountants to horn their financial
management skills and PFM ethical standards.
- Ensuring that the IFMIS application build
complies with all internal and external solution design requirements
including statutory requirements and industry best practice.
- Ensure attainment of performance indicators
tagged to the IFMIS implementation. This will involve adhering to agreed
budgets, work plans and timelines that are approved by the PFM Steering
Committee and advised by the IFMIS Financial Management Advisor.
- Assisting with the development, agreement and
implementation of a data conversion and consolidation strategy for the
IFMIS modules. This will involve ensuring the integrity of data, reports
and accounting procedures and treatment pertaining to the IFMIS.
- Assist in the identification of issues and
problems in the IFMIS application build and the finding of suitable
solutions.
- Under the guidance of the IFMIS Financial
Management Advisor, develop and implement strategies to harmonize the
legal, regulatory and institutional framework for public sector financial
management and any other procedural documentation required in supporting
the IFMIS implementation and operation.
- Ensuring that appropriate security and internal
controls are implemented including all application and processing
controls.
- Throughout the duration of the Project, assisting
the IFMIS Project Manager to identify risks to the Project and the
formulation of strategies to manage such risks.
- Support the development and implementation of a
comprehensive capacity building and training initiative in order to
enhance professional competencies of the GoR public sector accounting
cadre through the provision of in-house and on the job training to
eliminate the capacity/skills gaps.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
Administration from a recognised university with At least 3 years’ experience
in the area of public financial management, including experience with PFM
reform processes at a senior level either with Government or large
international organisations. Possession of Masters Degree in the above field
with 2 years experience will be an added advantage.
Administration from a recognised university with At least 3 years’ experience
in the area of public financial management, including experience with PFM
reform processes at a senior level either with Government or large
international organisations. Possession of Masters Degree in the above field
with 2 years experience will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies required:
- Membership to a professional accountancy body
which is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants
[IFAC]
- A proven track record of successful management of
application build, testing, implementation and quality assurance
activities of large-scale ERP/IFMIS systems in developing countries is
required. Public sector experience in this area will be highly regarded.
- Extensive knowledge of different public financial
management systems covering all dimensions of public expenditure
management, audit, CT use in the public sector.
- Dynamic and proactive individual with the ability
to produce technical work plans and monitor performance against them
- Strong track record in performance management is
vital (setting targets, monitoring delivery, planning)
- Proven capacity to provide technical advice to
and able to win confidence/trust of senior government officials,
development partners. and stakeholders in PFM.
- Sound knowledge of relevant ICT applications for
PFM is required.
- Prior PFM work experience is highly desirable:
- A sound, operating knowledge of computers is
essential.
- Excellent fluency in English or French and
working knowledge in the other will be an added advantage.
Post 2: IFMIS Local Software developer (1)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the IFMIS Manager, the IFMIS
Local Software Developer will be responsible for:
Local Software Developer will be responsible for:
- Design, documentation and development of system
functionalities
- Develop unit and system testing cases and
scripts, test and reports test results
- Work closely with system developers on various
design, development, documentation and testing activities Ensure MINECOFIN
IT security policy appliance in SmartFMS software development lifecycle
- Maintain various database related documents such
as manuals and programmers handbooks including developing IFMIS user unit
tailored manuals, where necessary.
- Communicating regularly with technical,
applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and
security:
- Working closely with IT team, database
programmers and developers;
- Analyse and develop statutory and analytical
reports for various modules of IFMIS
Qualification and Experience
Bachelors’ degree in Information Technology (IT) or
related discipline such as Computer Science, and_IT applied in management
specialized in Software Development, Java J2ee, and Struts framework
development with at least 3 years’ experience. Possession of a relevant post
graduate qualification with 2 years’ experience will be an added advantage.
related discipline such as Computer Science, and_IT applied in management
specialized in Software Development, Java J2ee, and Struts framework
development with at least 3 years’ experience. Possession of a relevant post
graduate qualification with 2 years’ experience will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledgeable about IT and web applications
- Interested in keeping up to date with changing
technology.
- Understand the laws regarding privacy and data
storage
- Knowledge and experience in mobile applications
development will be an advantage.
- Prior experience in the successful development of
application build, testing, implementation and quality assurance
activities of automated financial management systems will be an advantage.
- Dynamic and proactive individual with the ability
to produce technical work plans and monitor performance against them
- Strong track record in performance management is
vital (setting targets, monitoring delivery, planning)
- Having a good grasp of Data Structures and
Algorithms;
- Adequate and Practical knowledge of Relational
Database Technologies through additional Professional Training in Advanced
Database Systems (ORACLE, DB 2, Informix, Postgres, SQL Server) and
practical experience
- Adequate and Practical knowledge of Web 2.0
technologies through additional Professional Training and practical
experience
- Being able to work hard under stressful
situations
- Being teachable and a quick learner in Software
Technologies
Post 3: Public Accountant Officer (4)
Reporting to the Deputy Accountant General — Accounting
and Reporting, The Public Accountant will be responsible for;
and Reporting, The Public Accountant will be responsible for;
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support and advice to Budget
Agencies
- Liaise with Budget Agency management in preparing
GoR Financial Statements and verifying their timeliness, completeness and
accuracy of financial reports:
- Review of financial Statements for assigned
Budget Agencies and ensure timely provision of quality review feedback
- Monitor and support audit process of assigned entities
and ensure issues noted are resolved and recommendations implemented
- Provide training to Budget Agency personnel in
the use of Integrated Financial Management Information System and other
accounting tools and software such as IFMIS, Sage Pastel and Tompro
- Support and take active role in the preparation
of Fixed Assets Register of Central Government Agencies and Public
Institutions
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual
consolidation dashboards of financial information for assigned portfolio.
- Monitor accountability issues of assigned
portfolio and ensure these are resolved in reasonable time.
Skills and Competences required:
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices*
Knowledge of finance principles; Knowledge of financial reporting;
- Proficiency in relevant accounting software;
Analytical Skills: Technical accounting skills: Planning & Monitoring
Skills;
- Organizational Skills; Communication skills;
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills Initiative Skills
Qualification and Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Management
majoring in Finance, Accounting and ACCA / CPA / IPSAS Certificate or Advanced
stage towards completion of ACCA. CPA.
majoring in Finance, Accounting and ACCA / CPA / IPSAS Certificate or Advanced
stage towards completion of ACCA. CPA.
Post 4: Inspector (2)
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, The inspector
will be responsible for;
will be responsible for;
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform inspection to check compliance with the
law in use of public funds;
- lead cross departmental teams to assess programs
and public entities in conducting inspections;
- determine the degree of violations of the laws,
funding agreements, especially those related to fraud and corruption that
causes financial harm to the public sector entities;
- analyze the causes and the circumstances that led
to violation of the laws;
- identify the suspects responsible for the
occurrence of detected irregularities;
- to work with other Government departments to
initiate misdemeanor or criminal procedures when required by legal
- perform check of the implementation of approved
remedial measures
- Cooperate and exchange information with other
public authorities
- Maintain sate custody of evidence that may be
required to be presented in a court of law
- Perform any other activities as may be assigned
by the Coordinator
- Identify, develops, and documents audit issues
and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being
reviewed.
- Communicate or assists in communicating the
results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral
presentations to management and the board of directors.
- Develop and maintain productive client and staff
relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
- Pursue professional development opportunities,
including external and internal training and professional association
memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
- Represent internal audit on organizational
project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
- Provide expert opinion on cases investigated as
necessary
Skills and Competences required:
- Detailed knowledge of financial and Audit
Standards, HR & Financial Regulations. Procedures;
- Financial software; Planning Skill; Report
writing and presentation skills.
- Time management skills; Excellent problem-solving
skills and clear logical thinking; Strong Analytical Skills; Excellent
Leadership Skills; High Organizational Skills; Communication skills:
Problem analysis and problem solving skills: Team work: Confidentiality
Qualification and Experience required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management
specializing in Finance/Accounting or Accounting Professional Qualification
recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA etc) with 2 years of working experience in the
field.
specializing in Finance/Accounting or Accounting Professional Qualification
recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA etc) with 2 years of working experience in the
field.
Post 5: Local & Central Government Internal
Auditor (4)
Auditor (4)
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, The Local
& Central Government Internal Auditor will be responsible for;
& Central Government Internal Auditor will be responsible for;
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervising and directing Internal Audit units in
his/her area of responsibility.
- Leading an annual risk assessment and planning in
his/her area of responsibility.
- Formulate and disseminate internal audit
regulations, policies, guidelines, audit methodology.
- Review quality of internal audit reports issued
by MDAs.
- Coordinate and oversee the consolidation of audit
reports from MDAs and produce a consolidated report.
- Coordinate the consolidation report of monitoring
of implementation of OAG and internal audit recommendations and produce a
consolidated report.
- Support other team members and colleagues in
delivering the joint action plan.
- Coach and mentor of the team members to improve
their knowledge and skills.
- Direct all correspondence to Team leaders and CIA
as appropriate.
- Update database of internal auditors and audit
committees under his/her area responsibilities.
Skills and Competences required:
- Detailed knowledge of financial and Audit
Standards. HR & Financial Regulations, Procedures;
- Financial software; Planning Skill: Report
writing and presentation skills.
- Time management skills; Excellent problem-solving
skills and clear logical thinking; Strong Analytical Skills; Excellent
Leadership Skills; High Organizational Skills; Communication skills:
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills; Team work: Confidentiality
Qualification and Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management
specializing in Finance/Accounting or Accounting Professional Qualification
recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA etc ) with at least 2 years of working experience
in the field.
specializing in Finance/Accounting or Accounting Professional Qualification
recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA etc ) with at least 2 years of working experience
in the field.
Pest 6: MINECOFIN Internal Auditor (1)
Reporting to the Minister of Finance and Economic
Planning, The MINECOFIN Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
Planning, The MINECOFIN Internal Auditor will be responsible for:
Key duties and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out spot audits, in those ministries,
that evaluate the controls over revenues, expenditures, assets and
liabilities designed to optimize the economical and efficient use of
resources and effectiveness of operations;
- Reviewing of existing or new information systems
to assess the quality of controls and the relevance and reliability of the
systems output;
- Assessing whether current controls are adequate
to manage identified risks and provides assurance on the adequacy and
effectiveness of risk management practices;
- Auditing of programmes and functions to help
improve efficiency and ensure governance, management and control systems
are operating effectively;
- Carrying out compliance audits which examine
adherence to any policy, contractual, regulatory and legislative
requirements;
- Investigating assignments to assess any
allegations of wrongdoing or breaches of government standards of conduct:
- Providing advisory services, participating in
significant initiatives and priorities, providing solutions to financial
and other control issues;
- Reviewing the responses of management to audit
recommendations;
Skills and Competences required:
- Detailed knowledge of financial and Audit
Standards, HR & Financial Regulations, Procedures;
- Financial software; Planning Skill; Report
writing and presentation skills.
- Time management skills; Excellent problem-solving
skills and clear logical thinking; Strong Analytical Skills; Excellent
Leadership Skills: High Organizational Skills; Communication skills;
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills; Team work; Confidentiality
Qualification and Experience required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management
specializing in Finance/Accounting or Accounting Professional Qualification
recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA etc) with at 2 years of working experience in the
field.
specializing in Finance/Accounting or Accounting Professional Qualification
recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA etc) with at 2 years of working experience in the
field.
Post 7: MINECOFIN Accountant (2)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Logistics,
the Accountant will be responsible for:
the Accountant will be responsible for:
- Maintaining a cash book for MINECOFIN bank
Accounts
- Preparing a monthly Bank Reconciliation Statement
- Preparation of MINECOFIN Financial reports as
required by the law e.g.
- Recording Bank operations and establishing a
monthly balance
- Preparing a monthly Bank Reconciliation Statement
- Maintaining the petty cash book based on the
documents provided by the credit officer.
- Making entries of the ministry’s revenue and
expenditure into the accounting software.
- Preparing financial statements as required by law
i.e
- Statement of revenue and expenditure
- Statements of net assets
- Producing periodically the Accounting Situation
of Fixed Assets
- Keeping records on revenues and expenditures of
the ministry.
Skills and Competences required:
- Knowledge of cost analysis techniques; Knowledge
to analyze complex financial information & Produce reports: Deep
understanding of financial accounts; Planning and organizational
skills;
- Communication skills; Strong IT skills,
particularly in Financial software (SMART IFMIS);
- Judgment & Decision Making Skills; 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
Qualification and experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Management
with specialization in Finance/Accounting Accounting
with specialization in Finance/Accounting Accounting
Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA,
CPA) with at 2 years working experience in the field.
CPA) with at 2 years working experience in the field.
Deadline for Application
Candidates applying for the above positions shall fill
the application forms available at www.minecofin.gov.rw
or www.psc.gov.rw
. The filled application forms will be accompanied by a detailed CV, a
photocopy of the required degree and a copy of the Identity Card will be
submitted to Central Secretariat at 4th Floor/MINECOFIN Building. Only short
listed candidates will be contacted. The deadline for application will be on 3rd
-12-2014 at 16:00.
the application forms available at www.minecofin.gov.rw
or www.psc.gov.rw
. The filled application forms will be accompanied by a detailed CV, a
photocopy of the required degree and a copy of the Identity Card will be
submitted to Central Secretariat at 4th Floor/MINECOFIN Building. Only short
listed candidates will be contacted. The deadline for application will be on 3rd
-12-2014 at 16:00.
Enata Dusenge
Director General of Corporate Service