Controller
About
Generation Rwanda/Kepler
Generation Rwanda/Kepler
Generation
Rwanda began in 2004 and has supported young people in Rwanda in achieving
their higher education goals through scholarships for universities throughout
the country. In 2013, GR expanded its reach when it started Kepler.
Rwanda began in 2004 and has supported young people in Rwanda in achieving
their higher education goals through scholarships for universities throughout
the country. In 2013, GR expanded its reach when it started Kepler.
Kepler
is a nonprofit university program designed to enable students and young
professionals to to gain the skills that emerging economies need. Kepler
combines the best of online learning and an America
is a nonprofit university program designed to enable students and young
professionals to to gain the skills that emerging economies need. Kepler
combines the best of online learning and an America
n competency-based degree
program with in-person seminars and intensive education-to-employment support.
About
the Position
the Position
The
controller is a new role on the Kepler accounting team. The function is open to
candidates looking for employment, consulting opportunities or to an accounting
firm. The person in this role oversees the day-to-day financial management of
the organisation (which currently operates in two locations in Rwanda as well
as having a presence in the USA), general ledger activity, the month-end
closing process, student finance operations and reporting, revenue recognition,
financial reporting, cash management, and grant compliance. The position
reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, supervises the Finance Team,
and involves significant interaction with the other members of management as
well as the Registrar. This position is also responsible for coordinating
the annual statutory audit, donor audits and tax filing obligations in Rwanda
and the US. The position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.
controller is a new role on the Kepler accounting team. The function is open to
candidates looking for employment, consulting opportunities or to an accounting
firm. The person in this role oversees the day-to-day financial management of
the organisation (which currently operates in two locations in Rwanda as well
as having a presence in the USA), general ledger activity, the month-end
closing process, student finance operations and reporting, revenue recognition,
financial reporting, cash management, and grant compliance. The position
reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer, supervises the Finance Team,
and involves significant interaction with the other members of management as
well as the Registrar. This position is also responsible for coordinating
the annual statutory audit, donor audits and tax filing obligations in Rwanda
and the US. The position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Job
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
1.
Monthly
Close: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions for month-end
closing. Oversee the monthly reconciliation of general ledger reports to
supporting schedules and to bank statements.
Monthly
Close: Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all transactions for month-end
closing. Oversee the monthly reconciliation of general ledger reports to
supporting schedules and to bank statements.
2.
Financial
Reporting: Create monthly financial reports to be distributed to the program
managers, work with the COO to perform insightful financial and operational
analyses, present the related data, information and reports to the COO, and
prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements. Prepare
other specialized reports as necessary.
Financial
Reporting: Create monthly financial reports to be distributed to the program
managers, work with the COO to perform insightful financial and operational
analyses, present the related data, information and reports to the COO, and
prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements. Prepare
other specialized reports as necessary.
3.
General
Accounting: Manage in a very hands-on manner payroll, accounts payable,
billing, accounts receivable, fixed asset control, inventory, and general
ledger maintenance. Understand and explain all variances against budget.
General
Accounting: Manage in a very hands-on manner payroll, accounts payable,
billing, accounts receivable, fixed asset control, inventory, and general
ledger maintenance. Understand and explain all variances against budget.
4.
Student
Finance: oversee the accounting for tuition and other fees, the student loan
program and day-to-day student finances (fines, IT, living stipends, etc.)
Student
Finance: oversee the accounting for tuition and other fees, the student loan
program and day-to-day student finances (fines, IT, living stipends, etc.)
5.
Internal
Controls: Assist in the review, design, implementation, and testing of
internal controls. Train staff as needed.
Internal
Controls: Assist in the review, design, implementation, and testing of
internal controls. Train staff as needed.
6.
Treasury:
Develop and implement best practices for cash management programs as well as
cost control initiatives throughout the company, initiate wire transfers and
manage the daily cash balances.
Treasury:
Develop and implement best practices for cash management programs as well as
cost control initiatives throughout the company, initiate wire transfers and
manage the daily cash balances.
7.
Tax
Compliance: Work with auditors to prepare information for US state and federal
tax returns, including the Federal Form 990 and the Massachusetts Form PC and
ensure that all tax reports are filed in a timely manner. Ensure continued
compliance with Rwandan tax legislation ( payroll taxes, VAT, etc.).
Tax
Compliance: Work with auditors to prepare information for US state and federal
tax returns, including the Federal Form 990 and the Massachusetts Form PC and
ensure that all tax reports are filed in a timely manner. Ensure continued
compliance with Rwandan tax legislation ( payroll taxes, VAT, etc.).
8.
Investments:
organize and ensure basic record compliance for investment reports, analyze and
record gains and losses, and process stock gifts, as applicable
Investments:
organize and ensure basic record compliance for investment reports, analyze and
record gains and losses, and process stock gifts, as applicable
Qualifications:
1.
BS
in business with a major in Accounting required
BS
in business with a major in Accounting required
2.
Minimum
3 – 5 years accounting experience with at least 2 years’ at manager level..
Minimum
3 – 5 years accounting experience with at least 2 years’ at manager level..
3.
Proficient
knowledge of nonprofit accounting; experience with donor compliance and non
profit audits preferred
Proficient
knowledge of nonprofit accounting; experience with donor compliance and non
profit audits preferred
4.
Strong
accounting and internal control process knowledge.
Strong
accounting and internal control process knowledge.
5.
Advanced
Excel skills and experience of analysing and manipulating large volumes of
data.
Advanced
Excel skills and experience of analysing and manipulating large volumes of
data.
6.
Experience
of the QuickBooks accounting software at an advanced level.
Experience
of the QuickBooks accounting software at an advanced level.
7.
Detail
orientation with the ability to quickly master subject matter and see it in the
context of a broader business framework.
Detail
orientation with the ability to quickly master subject matter and see it in the
context of a broader business framework.
8.
Ability
to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
Ability
to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
9.
Demonstrated
supervisory experience and leadership skills.
Demonstrated
supervisory experience and leadership skills.
10. Effective manager and good at
working with peers.
working with peers.
11. Excellent analytical,
organizational, and problem solving abilities.
organizational, and problem solving abilities.
12. Ability to work with diverse
staff with sometimes challenging infrastructure conditions
staff with sometimes challenging infrastructure conditions
Reports: Chief Operating Officer
