CNFA,Senior Accountant Jobs in Rwanda

CNFA
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods in the developing world
by empowering the private sector through five core capabilities: (1)
Productivity, Food Security and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services;
(3) Economic Resilience and Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and
(5) Volunteer Technical Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing
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ousehold-level food security and nutrition through improved agricultural
practices, introduction of new varieties, diversification of crop production,
food preservation and storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs)
and strengthened linkages to markets.

Program
Description Feed the Future Rwanda HingaWeze
The
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda HingaWeze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholders farmers income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
Position
Description
Under
the supervision of the Director of Finance and Operations, the Accountant will
lead preparation of the program’s expenditures and reporting system. S/he will
be responsible for monitoring the overall financial reporting system. The
Accountant will also prepare and present financial reports, analysis, and
recommendations concerning relevant financial issues. Additionally, the
Accountant will maintain the Accounts Payable Ledger and Check Register.
Duties
and Responsibilities
The
main duties of the Senior Accountantare:
  • Maintain
    Accounts Payable Ledger and Check Register;
  • Monitor
    bank account balances (money market & operating accounts);
  • Verify
    accuracy of expenses and expense reporting from sub-contractors;
  • Verify
    vendor invoices for accuracy and run checks twice a week;
  • Verify
    cash balance on a monthly basis;
  • Review
    work on collections and advance repayments;
  • Verify
    petty cash register;
  • Review
    invoices for rent and other expenses;
  • Maintenance
    of all equipment contracts and insurance policies;
  • Prepare
    payroll processing;
  • Develop,
    enhance, and maintain automated financial reporting systems to track
    financial performance of CNFA and its affiliates;
  • Prepare
    the accounting functions in closing the books and reports;
  • Work
    directly with external auditors on a variety of technical accounting
    issues
  • Providing
    assistance with internal or external audit requirements.
Qualifications
  • Minimum
    of Bachelors’ degree required in accounting or a relevant field;
  • A
    minimum of 5years of experience in accounting with at least 3year within
    the International Non-Governmental Organization’s (NGO) sector;
  • Proficiency
    in Excel and other relevant accounting software;
  • Excellent
    organizational skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment;
  • Ability
    to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
  • Fluency
    in English;
  • Experience
    working on USAID or other donor-funded programs a plus;
  • Strong
    attention to details and high degree of integrity, accountability, energy
    and flexibility.
Women
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants
must apply through the following linkwith “Rwanda FTF HingaWeze- Senior
Accountant” in the subject line. https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/0fd7d862-72b6-493f-8e32-99e11f995c0c
Applications
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is August
17, 2017.
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