Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB)

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) - Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

At Rwanda Social Security Board we're dedicated to shaping a secure future for all. Our commitment extends beyond mere investments; we craft strategic financial solutions that bolster the nation's prosperity. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to spearhead a team focused on navigating the intricate landscape of structured financial instruments. Your expertise will be pivotal in analysing, strategising, and implementing innovative investment solutions that maximize returns while mitigating risk. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the financial trajectory of Rwanda’s positively.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis, this role will be responsible for coordinating the financial reporting process of RSSB and providing support to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB's vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realizing Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country's GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda's population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review financial reports and accounts and ensure that they are submitted in a timely manner, are accurate, and are compliant to organization’s policies and country specific regulatory requirements

2. Review both management accounts and annual financial statements for compliance, completeness, and consistency

3. Design and document reporting policies and procedures that comply with the relevant International Financial Reporting Standards and follow up to ensure implementation and adherence

4. Identify training needs to ensure high quality reporting, adherence to internal controls and anticipation and management of risks

5. Respond to financial inquiries by management and other relevant stakeholders by gathering, analysing, summarizing, and interpreting data

6. Provide financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles and practices, and developing recommendations

7. Liaise with the auditors on Finance related matters 

8. Follow up and ensure that all Finance related audit queries are resolved, and recommendations are implemented

9. Update job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices

10. Perform any other duties related to Financial Reporting and Analysis function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or any other relevant field with at least 2 years’ experience

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or any other relevant field with at least 4 years’ experience

• CPA, ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. Strong Financial Reporting Skills

2. Strong Accounting Skills

3. Social Security Framework

4. Strong Knowledge of Financial Sector Development

5. Financial Engineering

6. Financial Modeling

7. Planning and Budgeting

8. Quantitative Analysis

9. Managing Resources

10. Project Planning Management

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Behavioral Competencies:

1. Client Service Focus

2. Detail oriented

3. Proactive and engaging

4. Integrity and Confidentiality

5. Strong Personality

6. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

7. Result and Data Driven

8. Breakthrough Innovation

9. Technology Savvy

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by Tuesday 2 April 2024.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer