SNV , Accountant Jobs Vacancy

POSITION
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPENING DATE	18 January 2018
CLOSING DATE	31 January 2018
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSIPS	This position reports to the FAM and will work with SNV’s, Isuku Iwacu Project Administrator/Coordinator, logistics officer, and other staff as necessary.
SALARY	Based on commensurate experience and salary history
WHO MAY APPLY	Rwandan nationals residents of the targeted districts

POSITION
SUMMARY

SNV
is currently seeking one accountant for Isuku Iwacu Activity funded by the US
Agency for International Development (USAID).

The
Accountant will assist the Finance and Administration Manager in completing day
to day budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting activities.
This position is based in Kigali with occasional travel to the eight target
districts.

MAJOR
TASKS

Assist
the FAM in preparing annual budgets and required budget realignments
Assist
the FAM in the compilation of monthly financial reports
Prepare
payment vouchers and verify if all supporting document are attached (e.g.
requests, invoices, delivery notes, purchase order and/or contract, travel
request and expenses, etc.) for FAM review and the Chief of Party approval
Complete
data entry in SAP by Design for review and approval,
Maintain
cash books and other financial records, including handling office petty
cash system
Complete
periodic scanning and maintain electronic filing of finance documents as
needed.
Prepare
VAT packages, ensuring all required documents are included, and complete
required follow-up with the relevant Government authorities
Complete
any other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
& REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting Skills

Minimum
(3) three years’ work experience with a reputable organization using a
computerized system
Expert
user of MS Office products, especially Excel and comfort with learning new
applications as required.
Good
organizational skills
Ability
to prioritize and meet deadlines.
High
standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality.
Excellent
interpersonal and networking skills.
Ability
to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively
coordinate with internal and external actors is highly desired.
Ability
and willingness to travel to target districts.
Experience
working with USAID or other donor -funded projects.
Strong
working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Fluency
in Kinyarwanda.

APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants
must fully meet the qualification requirements. Qualified
individuals are requested to submit cover letter and resume ONLY
in English and Word (.doc) or Acrobat (.pdf) format, addressing above-listed
qualifications and requirements; and providing names, professional
relationship, contact numbers and email addresses of three professional
references, including at least two former supervisors. Candidates shall also
need to submit filled biodata (refer to attachment blank biodata).

Cover
letters and resumes’ file name must include candidate name i.e. johndoeresume.doc
or johndoeresume.pdf and johndoecoverletter.doc or johndoecoverletter.pdf.
Cover letters and resumes must be emailed to: isukuiwacujobopportunities@gmail.com
with a Subject line: Accountant – USAID-funded Isuku Iwacu Activity. Mailed
(paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.

NOTES

E-mails
received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will
not be considered.
Any/All
application submissions after the closing date will not be considered.
Only
shortlisted and selected candidates will be contacted/notified.
No
in-person appointments or telephone calls will be entertained.
Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.