Right To Play is a global
organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower
children and youth to overcome the effects of conflict, poverty, and disease.
Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps children in more than 20
countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving
lasting social change.
organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower
children and youth to overcome the effects of conflict, poverty, and disease.
Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps children in more than 20
countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving
lasting social change.
Job Posting – Rwanda
Finance Coordinators
Finance Coordinators
Closing
Date:
October 25th, 2018
Date:
October 25th, 2018
Organization:
Right To Play International
Right To Play International
Department/Division:
Finance
Finance
Work location:
Bugesera, Kayonza, Ruhango
Bugesera, Kayonza, Ruhango
- BACKGROUND:
Right To Play is a global
organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by
conflict, disease, and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has
pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which
focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child
protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in 18 countries,
Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week,
both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with
children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and
governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.
organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth affected by
conflict, disease, and poverty. Established in 2000, Right To Play has
pioneered a unique play-based approach to learning and development which
focuses on quality education, life skills, health, gender equality, child
protection and building peaceful communities. With programming in 18 countries,
Right To Play transforms the lives of more than one million children each week,
both inside and outside of the classroom. In addition to our work with
children, Right To Play advocates with parents, local communities, and
governments to advance the fundamental rights of all children.
Right To Play is
headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more than
550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.
headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has operations in North America, Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Our programs are facilitated by more than
550 international staff and 15,800 local volunteer Coaches.
The Africa Regional Office
located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices including; Burundi,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.
located in Kampala, Uganda, supports 8 country offices including; Burundi,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The Rwanda country office is
currently searching for 3 qualified and self-driven candidates to join a team
of professionals in Rwanda as Finance Coordinators.
currently searching for 3 qualified and self-driven candidates to join a team
of professionals in Rwanda as Finance Coordinators.
II. JOB
SUMMARY:
SUMMARY:
The Finance Coordinator
reports directly to the Finance Manager (FM) at CO level and administratively
report to Project Officer at Project level. The incumbent is responsible for
providing support to the FM/ FO in financial administration tasks such as data
entry, processing transactions, ensuring all transaction supporting documents
are complete and properly filed and reconciling bank accounts entries. In
addition, the incumbent supports the HR related functions in the respective
country.
reports directly to the Finance Manager (FM) at CO level and administratively
report to Project Officer at Project level. The incumbent is responsible for
providing support to the FM/ FO in financial administration tasks such as data
entry, processing transactions, ensuring all transaction supporting documents
are complete and properly filed and reconciling bank accounts entries. In
addition, the incumbent supports the HR related functions in the respective
country.
III.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1:
Accounting
(70% of Time)
Accounting
(70% of Time)
- Ensures
that all documents are complete with the appropriate supporting documents,
reviewed and approved before processing for payment. - Ensure
timely submission of Monthly project expense reports. - Filing
of vouchers and send the vouchers to Finance at the country office on a
monthly basis. - Ensures
that all payments are made on time. - Review
bank transactions to ensure all the cheques are processed; files
hardcopies and prepare bank reconciliation. - Record
all financial transactions into the RTP Daily Expenses Log (DEL) or record
financial transactions in the accounting system (Sage ACCPAC or ERP) at
the country level. - Support
FM and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations at the country level. - Responsible
for budget follow up and the correct use of all the donor codes.
Job Responsibility #2:
Financial implementation and management (15% of Time)
Financial implementation and management (15% of Time)
- Provides
assistance in preparing year-end accounts in line with regulatory
requirements ready for audit. - Updating
financial elements of RTP risk register. - Ensures
the Organization complies with the financial requirements of the Donors. - Assists
with preparing budgets for funding application, forecast and annual budgets
of the organization. - Supports
FM/FO on staff trainings on RTP rules, policies and procedures and donor
requirements. - Supports
partners and RTP staff on RTP policies, donor compliance matters and
ensure timely submission of reports that are accurate and complete.
- Maintains
and tracks cash advances and ensure all amounts are reconciled and
liquidated. - Support
FM in tracking salary advances in coordination with HR. - Support
Project team in proposal budget preparation and donor financial reporting.
Job Responsibility #3: Cash
and Banking (5% of Time):
and Banking (5% of Time):
- Do
regular surprise cash counts from the cashier, where applicable. - Perform
cash and bank reconciliations whenever applicable. - Reviews
all petty cash expenditures and replenishment requests when two-thirds of
the money is spent.
- Following
the policies in place, process payments to service providers.
Job Responsibility #4:
Administration
(5% of Time):
Administration
(5% of Time):
- In
coordination with the logistic, perform vehicle or motorcycle mileage
analysis wherever applicable.
- Maintain
Fixed asset register and update the register every six months.
Job Responsibility #5: Performs other duties as
assigned (5% of Time)
assigned (5% of Time)
IV. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
QUALIFICATIONS (must have):
a.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related
discipline.
b.
EXPERIENCE:
EXPERIENCE:
- 3
years’ experience in accounting and knowledge of grant management.
c.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Proficiency
in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word - Good
skill at using financial software applications. - Skilled
in maintaining documentation. - Good
written and oral communication skills. - Good
knowledge of accounting and Human Resources practice, policies and
procedures - Good
knowledge of accounting and Human Resources practice, policies and
procedures
V. DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
QUALIFICATIONS (Asset to have):
- Previous
work experience with an l/NGO.
VI.
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability
to work independently with little supervision. - Ability
to work well under pressure and deadline. - Integrity
and details focused. - Ability
to multitask and work within deadlines. - Good
analytical skill. - Ability
to work with staff at all levels
Compensation:
We offer a competitive salary
and benefits package
We offer a competitive salary
and benefits package
Employment Start Date:
immediately
immediately
Contract Duration:
Long-term
engagement based on performance and availability of funds.
Long-term
engagement based on performance and availability of funds.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in
applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to RwandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include
“Finance Coordinator” with the desired location and your name in the subject
line. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for
interviews will be contacted.
applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to RwandaHR@righttoplay.com and kindly include
“Finance Coordinator” with the desired location and your name in the subject
line. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for
interviews will be contacted.
Right To Play is a
child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect
our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.
child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect
our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs.
To learn more about who we
are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
are and what we do, please visit our website at www.righttoplay.com.
