VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Are
you interested in joining an organization with a long term commitment to
fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and
develop career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve
results?
you interested in joining an organization with a long term commitment to
fighting poverty? Would you like to work in a challenging environment and
develop career focused on demonstrating shared core values that achieve
results?
SNV
Rwanda is looking for a Country Finance Manager
Rwanda is looking for a Country Finance Manager
Based
in Kigali, Rwanda
in Kigali, Rwanda
National
Contract
Contract
SNV
is an international not-for-profit development organization working in over 38
developing countries for more than 50 years.
is an international not-for-profit development organization working in over 38
developing countries for more than 50 years.
Our global team of local and
international advisors work with local partners to equip communities,
businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge and connections they
need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering
them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.
POSITION
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
SNV
Rwanda is seeking qualified candidate for the position of Finance Manager to
further strengthen the support team in managing financial and non-financial
data in the country office and project implementation for sectors, within the
country and global financial guidelines and directions, partnership / funding
requirements, accounting and reporting regulations using data and input from
colleagues aimed at a complete and up to date insight on the financial
performance of the projects. The position holder will also perform
administrative work and maintaining appropriate internal controls and financial
records of the organization.
Rwanda is seeking qualified candidate for the position of Finance Manager to
further strengthen the support team in managing financial and non-financial
data in the country office and project implementation for sectors, within the
country and global financial guidelines and directions, partnership / funding
requirements, accounting and reporting regulations using data and input from
colleagues aimed at a complete and up to date insight on the financial
performance of the projects. The position holder will also perform
administrative work and maintaining appropriate internal controls and financial
records of the organization.
Main
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
- Finance
strategy for country: develop and implement Finance
strategy for the country, taking into account country interests, relevant
regulation, corporate standards and guidelines and donor regulations. - Management
of Country Finance function: Organize the Finance function in
the country and manage the employees, activities and all aspects within
the team, in accordance with the approved plan, budget and relevant
procedures, in order to realize the department’s objectives.
Monitor
internal and donor requirements and oversee the development and implementation
of updated work methods and procedures.
internal and donor requirements and oversee the development and implementation
of updated work methods and procedures.
- Advisory
services:
Act as source of expertise and business partner for management and Project
Managers on issues concerning Financial Management, performance indicators
and related legal issues.
- Management
and donor reporting: Analyze and interpret financial
performance, country/project trends and financial status of projects;
present monthly the financial consolidated reports to Country Management.
- Support
and give guidance to project managers and project administrators in
providing accurate and timely financial data to SNV donors according to
donor requirements. - Financial
Planning and Control: Lead the development,
consolidation, forecasting and periodical review of the country and
project budgets and funds. - Ensure
control, monitoring and execution of all financial related activities in
the country, including logistics, purchasing and ICT Services. - Financial
Accounting & Administration: Execute all necessary financial
accounting activities and checks, assuring complete and correct allocation
of costs and time, ensure adherence to tax related requirements/compliance
and ensure that internal and external financial reporting complies with
the relevant financial standards and regulations. - Management
Information: develop
and provide financial Management Information statements and financial
reports and analyses to relevant internal and external parties.
Internal
Control: Increased
reliability of financial systems and effective contribution to risk mitigation
Control: Increased
reliability of financial systems and effective contribution to risk mitigation
Candidate
profile
profile
- Well-seasoned
level of financial professional, with strong experience in Finance and
audit and full understanding of the core processes and can acts as
discussion partner on country level for financial matters. - Advanced
financial degree and professional accounting qualifications. Masters’ in
Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) - At
least 7 years at senior level in finances responsibilities for an
international organization or private institutions; - Conceptual
working and thinking level with several years of experience in finance and
administration; - Demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance issues
related to management of donor funds, - Experience
in Grant accounting/management - Proven
experience in risk management; - Excellent
communication and organization skills.
Knowledge,
Technical expertise and Abilities:
Technical expertise and Abilities:
- Conceptual
working and thinking level with several years of experience in finance - OR
higher vocational working & thinking level with many years of
experience in finance - Practical
& applied knowledge level - Well
grounded, well-seasoned financial professional, with full understanding of
the core processes - Academic
qualification – MBA or MSc. Finance or professional Accounting
qualification - Ability
to establish and maintain working relations in a multi-cultural
environment with high sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity. - Attention
to details, preciseness in the execution of tasks, solution-oriented
working approach and negotiation.
Language
requirements:
Very Good command of English.
requirements:
Very Good command of English.
Computer
Skills:
Proficiency /Knowledge of Microsoft Office and skill in the use of Excel,
including complex/compound spreadsheets and other accounting package is
essential.
Skills:
Proficiency /Knowledge of Microsoft Office and skill in the use of Excel,
including complex/compound spreadsheets and other accounting package is
essential.
Reporting
level: Reports
to Country Director
level: Reports
to Country Director
Expected
Start Date: As soon as possible
Start Date: As soon as possible
How
to apply
to apply
If
you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to
directly summit your motivation letter and CV (both in English) to the Country
Director of SNV Rwanda by email to snvrwanda.recruitment@gmail.com
by the 28th November, 2017.
you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to
directly summit your motivation letter and CV (both in English) to the Country
Director of SNV Rwanda by email to snvrwanda.recruitment@gmail.com
by the 28th November, 2017.
NB:
Only shortlisted will be contacted
Only shortlisted will be contacted
We
do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement
do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement
