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10/7/2015
World Vision International (Rwanda) is
a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development
programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development
programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and
experienced national for the position of Grants Accountant. The position
will be based in Rusizi District in the Southern Zone, with a matrix
reporting to the Project Manager administratively and Grants Finance
Manager functionally.
experienced national for the position of Grants Accountant. The position
will be based in Rusizi District in the Southern Zone, with a matrix
reporting to the Project Manager administratively and Grants Finance
Manager functionally.
Purpose of the position:
To assist in maintaining proper financial recording and filing at the
project level.Develop and utilize information management system to feed project
management with information for decision-making purposes. Implement World
Vision International financial policies in such areas including but not limited
to, cash management, forecasting, recording and documentation, budgeting,
reporting and working with auditors.
project level.Develop and utilize information management system to feed project
management with information for decision-making purposes. Implement World
Vision International financial policies in such areas including but not limited
to, cash management, forecasting, recording and documentation, budgeting,
reporting and working with auditors.
Ensure overall financial management at the project level according to
World Vision Field Finance Manual as well as donor requirements.
World Vision Field Finance Manual as well as donor requirements.
Communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of
spiritual life that is an example to others.
spiritual life that is an example to others.
The major responsibilities include:
- Review the projects
related financial transactions to ensure that they fall within the
approved scope of project activities and donor requirements and that they
comply with the financial procedures and FFM requirements.
- Prepare project
budget, project cash flows, year-to-date spending and funding requests to
ensure that projects have adequate budgets to implement related activities
throughout the year.
- Review, check budget
availability on routine basis to ensure that all purchase requisitions
items are budgeted for prior to requisition approval at the project and
head office level.
- Monitor project bank
account and prepare bank reconciliation on monthly basis and process cash
transfer to ensure sufficient funds on the account for payments.
- Prepare, examine, and
analyze accounting records, and other financial reports to assess
accuracy, completeness, and compliance with WV and Donor specific
reporting and procedural standards & requirements and ensure project
related payments are done on time.
- Work with Finance
Manager in analyzing balance sheets accounts and pass adjusting entries to
ensure that accounts are reconciled and current.
- Work with Auditors and
provide relevant information as far as financial audit is concerned and
ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Participate in
proposal writing with the view to provide financial advice and develop
project lifetime budget in line with WV and Donor budgeting templates and
guidelines.
- Maintain an efficient
management of project Assets and conduct regular inventory to reconcile
sun system reports and physical count of assets as per WV’s asset policy
and procedures and maintain an update assets register.
- Train project staff, implementing partners
and community on financial policies and procedures and ensure a
successful access of staff to such policies and procedures with a clear
timely &documented schedule for monitoring partners
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills
and Experience
and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or
self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Bachelor’s degree
required in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 3 years’
experience in accounting profession with a busy organization or project
- Must be G2G certified
or any other related certification from any bilateral or multilateral
donor.
- Must have proven
knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a practical
knowledge of financial systems and internal controls.
- Must have experience
in working with government or multilateral funded projects.
- Good command of
Microsoft spreadsheet preferably Microsoft Excel, Vision and Sun system
software.
- Experience in working
with auditors both internal and external.
- Must have good oral
and written communication skills.
- Must have skills and
ability to organize and conduct trainings
- Perform other duties
as required.
Salary:
- The salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
International careers website, you will need to register an account along with
your application details. This site will provide you with additional
functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires
minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected
during the application process
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or
standard post will NOT be considered.
standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications
will be accepted through this email)
will be accepted through this email)
The closing date for submission of applications is 10th July 2015;
no late applications will be accepted.
no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the
protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not
suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon
successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal
record checks.
protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not
suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon
successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal
record checks.
