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Finance
and Administration Manager
and Administration Manager
Based
in Kayonza, Rwanda
in Kayonza, Rwanda
Overview:
The
Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) is a multi-purpose community center in
the heart of Kayonza, which promotes the social and economic empowerment of
women in Rwanda. The Center offers education and rights training, job-skills
training and economic and employment opportunities for women and the community
at-large. With the goal of achieving self-sustainability, the Center also
operates revenue-generating activities to finance its educational and trainin
Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center (WOC) is a multi-purpose community center in
the heart of Kayonza, which promotes the social and economic empowerment of
women in Rwanda. The Center offers education and rights training, job-skills
training and economic and employment opportunities for women and the community
at-large. With the goal of achieving self-sustainability, the Center also
operates revenue-generating activities to finance its educational and trainin
g
work, such as lodging facilities, restaurant and bar, coffee shop, handicraft
gift shop, market stalls, food production unit, and rental of space for
meetings and events. The Urugo-WOC is managed and operated by a Limited
Liability Company (LLC) fully owned by Women for Women International.
Purpose:
The
Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center seeks a qualified Finance and Administration
Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative
operations at the Center, including monitoring and analyzing the Company
accounts and budget, preparing monthly financial reports, managing assets,
stocks, procurement, service contracts and ensuring that all activities are
carried out in strict accordance with established policies and procedures. This
position reports to the Executive Director ofUrugo-WOC.
Urugo Women’s Opportunity Center seeks a qualified Finance and Administration
Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day financial and administrative
operations at the Center, including monitoring and analyzing the Company
accounts and budget, preparing monthly financial reports, managing assets,
stocks, procurement, service contracts and ensuring that all activities are
carried out in strict accordance with established policies and procedures. This
position reports to the Executive Director ofUrugo-WOC.
Key
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Finance:
- Ensure
efficient, timely and accurate processing and recording of all financial
transactions in the QuickBooks accounting software. - Ensure
complete documentation and audit trail for each transaction is maintained,
filed and easily retrieved. - Reconcile
all accounts including bank statement at the end of each month or as/when
required.Prepare monthly financial reports. - Monitor
budget expenditures and provide accurate projections on a monthly basis. - Ensure
efficient management of cash and close supervision of the Cashier and all
points of sale. - Process
Payroll and ensure timely remittance of all statutory deductions. - Ensure
compliance with Rwanda fiscal and labor laws. - Coordinate
annual financial audit in consultation with the Executive Director;
implement audit findings. - Monitor
financial compliance and execution of all out-sourced service delivery and
contractual agreements. - Ensure
strict compliance with all establishedcompany policies and procedures.
Administration,
Procurement& Logistics:
Procurement& Logistics:
- Ensure
the WOC site and facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and efficient
manner. - Supervise
support staff and service contracts (including; security guards, internet
service provider, driver and mobile phone provider, maintenance and repair
works). - Establish
and maintain an efficient filing system for the WOC (electronic and
print). - Manage
utilities (water, electricity, sewage, refuse) and process payments to
vendors as per respective contracts and invoices. - Responsible
for timely procurement of goods and services as needed, in accordance with
established policies and procedures. - Maintain
good communication and relations with suppliers and service contractors. - Maintain
an accurate and complete register of all WOC physical assets; oversee
physical verification of assets on a regular basis. - Oversee
the efficient management of office supplies, storage and stock inventory. - Support
the Executive Manager to maintain insurance and legal requirements of the
WOC.
Human
Resources:
Resources:
- Support
recruitment activities for the WOC as directed by Supervisor. - Maintain
the personnel records for WOC staff. - Ensure
a thorough orientation of new WOC staff and exit formalities for departing
staff. - Administer
and track staff compensation and benefits as guided by WOC policies. - Stay
abreast of Rwanda Labor Law requirements and new initiatives; alert
Executive Director to any developments that have implications for the WOC.
- Performance
manage direct reports in line with WOC’s performance management framework,
including the setting of annual performance objectives, development plans,
performance appraisal and regular 1:1 meetings regarding progress
throughout the year. - Provide
coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training to subordinates - Other
Duties as Assigned by Supervisor
Required
Skills &Qualifications:
Skills &Qualifications:
- Minimum
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (accounting
option preferred) or related field;CPA 2 equivalent - Minimum
7 years work experience, of which at least 3 years in a managerial role,
in the field of accounting, auditing and management control in an
international organization, NGO, audit firm or a private company. - Excellent
computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with
QuickBooks accounting software a strong advantage; - Highly
organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical, reasoning and
problem-solving abilities; - High
level of integrity and ability to lead by example on standards of
excellence and honesty; - Ability
to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion is
required;
- Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda required; French an added advantage.
Application
Instructions:
Instructions:
All
interested candidates should submit an updated CV and Cover Letter including
contact information for 3 professional references to jobs@urugowoc.com by July 31st2017.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
interested candidates should submit an updated CV and Cover Letter including
contact information for 3 professional references to jobs@urugowoc.com by July 31st2017.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.