AMIR,Finance And Administration Manager Jobs in Rwanda

CLOSE:
10/12/2015

AMIR Background

AMIR is the only
professional microfinance association in Rwanda with close to 300 MFI/SACCOs as
members. It is guided by the vision of becoming a strong and efficient
organization that contributes to the development of the microfinance industry.
Therefore to fulfill this

vision AMIR has the mission of offering diversified
services to the micro finance institutions that enable them to work professionally
and contribute to poverty reduction in a sustainable manner.

Overall purpose of the job

To ensure effective
strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring and reporting to
enhance the decision making process of the Management Committee and the Board
of Directors. To ensure the association complies with all statutory and
external requirements and regulations. To ensure HR processes support the
effective running of the association. As a senior leader in the organization
and a member of the Management Committee the Finance and Administration Manager
will be a key player in creating the culture that is required and maintaining
AMIR’s healthy financial and administrative wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

·
As part of the
management committee, contribute to the strategic planning, financial
management and day-to-day running of the organization’s Financial accounting
and reporting

·
Management
reporting, planning, budgeting / forecasting, ad hoc analysis

·
Financial systems,
procedures & internal controls

·
HR & payroll
functions

·
Taxation

·
Association
secretariat matters

·
Risk management

·
Legal compliance
and contract management

·
Be part of
fundraising team

·
Supervision and
leadership of subordinate staff

Main duties

·
To contribute to
the overall leadership, strategic planning and management of AMIR

·
Ensure accurate,
complete & timely financial and management reporting, including monthly
management accounts, budgetary control

·
Undertake regular
and ad hoc financial analysis from time to time, to assist AMIR in evaluating
sustainability of income streams, and potential for cost efficiencies

·
Statutory Accounts
& audit liaison

·
Timely submission
of all external reporting e.g. to various donors

·
Oversight of all
donor funds, including the financial
elements of grant applications &claims, monthly reconciliation of all donor
fund accounts

·
Board monthly,
quarterly and annual reporting – providing finance and other reports as
required for BoD meetings

·
Manage budget
process & consolidation, including periodic re-forecasts

·
Continuous review
of all finance policies & internal control procedures

·
Supervision of
payroll processing including all staff benefits and costs

·
Responsibility for
all tax affairs for the association

·
Ensure HR policies
& processes are in place and adhered to

·
Association
Secretarial Matters – annual returns and other requirements for the government,
various regulatory agencies and donors

·
Line management of
finance team and administration team

·
Property/ Office
Management, including ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards,
managing supplier contracts (eg. landlord, office machines)

Required qualifications, skills and experience

·
Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or other related studies. Having a
post graduate qualification is an added advantage.

·
Professional
accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CPA are a must.

·
Proven pproficiency
in SAGE 100 accounting software.

·
Proven
knowledge of managing internal control systems

·
Minimum
five years proven experience in management, administration and finance at
senior managerial level.

·
Knowledge
of microfinance sector and strong commitment to its principles is a plus.

·
Strong
leadership qualities with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·
Excellent
planning, organisational and time management skills.

·
Ability
to be resilient and able to work well under pressure, prioritise a heavy
workload and work both reactively and pro-actively.

·
Have a
strategic outlook with the ability to drive change where necessary.

·
Have
experience of motivating & developing teams – including performance
management.

·
Have a
high degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and corporate spirit.

·
Hands on
approach and be a team player.

·
Fluency
in English or French but fluency in both is an added advantage.

How to apply

Applications containing
a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of qualification certificates, present
position, names and addresses of three referees should be delivered in hard
copy to;

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

AMIR HEAD OFFICE; KACYIRU (Behind CAMERWA)

Note:

·
Application
deadline is Thursday , 10 December, 2015
at 1:00 PM

·
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.

·
AMIR is an equal
opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.