FAWE, Finance and Administration Officer Jobs Vacancy

ed in the education system in African
countries. FAWE Rwanda Chapter was initiated by a group of visionary women who,
in the aftermath of the genocide that had just devastated the country, believed
that girls’ and women’s education was a key factor for Rwanda healing and its
long- term socio-economic development. Since its inception, FAWE Rwanda Chapter
has grown to become a key partner of the Ministry of Education and a focal
point on girls’ education in Rwanda.

• Prepare,
  Analyze, maintain proper accounting and financial reports in an accurate
  and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual
  financial statements; collates financial reporting materials for all
  donors, and oversee all financial, project/program specific accounting.
• Coordinate
  and lead the annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the
  Executive Committee Audit Committee; implement the recommendations from
  audits.
• Oversee
  and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the
  Senior Management Team; administer and review all financial plans and
  budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep the leadership team abreast
  of the organization financial status.
• Manage
  the organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Update
  and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices;
  guide the improvement of Finance overall policy and procedure manual.
• Ensurethat
  staff spend in line with budget limitations and satisfactorily account for
  any money spent.
• Monitor
  control systems and ensure that donor funds go to the right beneficiaries
  as selected by FAWE Rwanda.

• Oversee
  the human resources function including orientation, payroll, benefits,
  ensuring policies and operational procedures are compliant with
  legislative requirements, and using human resources “best practices” in
  creating a supportive and equitable working environment.
• Ensure
  that recruiting processes are consistent and streamlined to the human
  resources policy and regulations
• Establish
  and manage a comprehensive training program to educate employees regarding
  staff resources, policies and procedures.
• Oversee
  administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and
  consistent operations.

• Minimum
  of a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Administration, ideally an MBA or
  another related degree;
• Professional
  Qualification i.e CPA, ACCA is an added advantage;
• At
  least 5 years of broad financial and management experience;
• A
  good command of accounting softwares(such as SAGE Evolution);
• Collaborate
  effectively with colleagues in programsto enhance their understanding
  offinancial concepts;
• A
  track record in grants management under a Local or International
  Non-Government Organization;
• Result-oriented
  and attentive to detail;
• Highly
  organized and able to meet deadlines;
• Commitment
  to professionalism and work ethics;
• Excellent
  communication and relationship building skills;
• Personal
  qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of FAWE
  Rwanda.