VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Are
you interested in joining an organization with a long term commitment to
fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and
develop career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve
results?
you interested in joining an organization with a long term commitment to
fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and
develop career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve
results?
SNV
Rwanda is looking for a Finance Manager
Rwanda is looking for a Finance Manager
Based
in Kigali, Rwanda
in Kigali, Rwanda
National
Contract
Contract
SNV
is an international not-for-profit development organization working in over 38
developing countries for more than 50 years. Our global team of local and
international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
is an international not-for-profit development organization working in over 38
developing countries for more than 50 years. Our global team of local and
international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
POSITION
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
SNV
Rwanda is seeking qualified candidate for the position of Finance Manager to
further strengthen the support team in managing financial and non-financial
data in the country office and project implementation for sectors, within the
country and global financial guidelines and directions, partnership / funding
requirements, accounting and reporting regulations using data and input from
colleagues aimed at a complete and up to date insight on the financial
performance of the projects. The position holder will also perform administrative
work and maintaining appropriate internal controls and financial records of the
organization.
Rwanda is seeking qualified candidate for the position of Finance Manager to
further strengthen the support team in managing financial and non-financial
data in the country office and project implementation for sectors, within the
country and global financial guidelines and directions, partnership / funding
requirements, accounting and reporting regulations using data and input from
colleagues aimed at a complete and up to date insight on the financial
performance of the projects. The position holder will also perform administrative
work and maintaining appropriate internal controls and financial records of the
organization.
Main
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
- Ensure
monitoring and execution of financial and related activities within the
country e.g. annual budgeting, administration, procurement and logistics
in line with all applicable legislations and regulations and applicable
guidelines. - Collects,
reviews, analyzes and interprets (trends in) financial and non-financial
data, drafts financial and administrative reports on
country/projects/fund/donor financial and non-financial indicators, using
the corporate reporting formats and within guidelines of his/her
supervisor and corporate standards. - Prepares
and communicates on budgets, communicates and monitors procedures,
guidelines and work instructions for financial administration for the
projects, within the guidelines of his/her supervisor and corporate
standards - Checks
and consolidates financial data for the country/projects/funds, ensures
processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable, tax related
requirements, carries out reconciliation of administrations, manages the
ledger accounts as well as manages and maintains cash and liquidity
levels, aligned to financial regulations, SNV financial standards and
guidelines of his/her supervisor, and ensures relevant registration and
documentation and archiving - Provides
financial data and analyses to relevant internal and external parties as
input for further decision-making and handling as well as answers
questions regarding financial administration and data, based on requests
and procedures. - Conducts
internal compliance, identifies and addresses risk areas and implements
measures to minimize the risk of irregularities in line with his/her
supervisor’s guidelines.
Candidate profile
•
Well-seasoned level of financial professional, with strong experience in
Finance and audit and full understanding of the core processes and can acts as
discussion partner on country level for financial matters.
Well-seasoned level of financial professional, with strong experience in
Finance and audit and full understanding of the core processes and can acts as
discussion partner on country level for financial matters.
•
Advanced financial degree and professional accounting qualifications. Masters’
in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance)
Advanced financial degree and professional accounting qualifications. Masters’
in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance)
•
At least 5-7 years at senior level in finances responsibilities for an
international organization or private institutions;
At least 5-7 years at senior level in finances responsibilities for an
international organization or private institutions;
•
Conceptual working and thinking level with several years of experience in
finance and administration;
Conceptual working and thinking level with several years of experience in
finance and administration;
•
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance
issues related to management of donor funds,
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance
issues related to management of donor funds,
•
Experience in Grant accounting/management
Experience in Grant accounting/management
•
Proven experience in risk management;
Proven experience in risk management;
•
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Knowledge,
Technical expertise and Abilities:
Technical expertise and Abilities:
- A
thorough knowledge of financial administration, accounting, auditing and
budgeting, - Ability
to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex documents.
- Must
be able to work in a demanding and fast paced environment and have the
ability to change priorities and conditions to meet deadlines while
maintaining high quality results
- Results
orientation and commitment to excellence - Ability
to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural
environment with high sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity. - Attention
to details, preciseness in the execution of tasks, solution-oriented
working approach and negotiation.
Language
requirements:
Very Good command of English and Kinyarwanda
requirements:
Very Good command of English and Kinyarwanda
Computer
Skills:
Proficiency /Knowledge of Microsoft Office and skill in the use of Excel,
including complex/compound spreadsheets and other accounting package is
essential.
Skills:
Proficiency /Knowledge of Microsoft Office and skill in the use of Excel,
including complex/compound spreadsheets and other accounting package is
essential.
Expected
Start Date: As soon as possible
Start Date: As soon as possible
How
to apply
to apply
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their motivation letter and CV (in
English) to the Country Director of SNV Rwanda at SNV office, 563 ST
Queen’s Land House, 4th Floor , Kacyiru, by email to euwera@snvworld.org; idukuzemungu@snvworld.org; rwanda@snvworld.org by the 28th
February, 2017.
candidates are invited to submit their motivation letter and CV (in
English) to the Country Director of SNV Rwanda at SNV office, 563 ST
Queen’s Land House, 4th Floor , Kacyiru, by email to euwera@snvworld.org; idukuzemungu@snvworld.org; rwanda@snvworld.org by the 28th
February, 2017.
NB:
Only shortlisted will be contacted.
Only shortlisted will be contacted.
