Finance Manager at Rwanda Organization for Development Initiatives(RODI)

Job Advert on the Position of “Finance Manager”

Brief Historical Background

Rwanda Organization for Development Initiatives (RODI Rwanda) is a non-profit Organization created in 2012 and recognized by the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) with Reg No 044/2014 in 2014. RODI plays a role as a partner in advocating for youth, women and children regarding education, contributing to minimizing the rate of unemployment, promoting livelihood and agriculture, and encouraging entrepreneurship as a solution to unemployment and climate change effects as major concerns in Rwanda and Africa in general.

Vision

We envision a thriving community where everyone has access to the knowledge and resources necessary for achieving a better quality of life.

Mission

To strengthen the capacity of small-scale farmers, youth and women to improve livelihoods, food security, and increase economic opportunities by providing technical assistance in the agricultural value chain, adaptation to climate change, and entrepreneurship development

About the Job Position

The Finance Manager will manage and oversee the financial operations of Rwanda Organization for Development Initiatives (RODI). Main duties will include, but are not limited to maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and analysing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with Rwanda's financial and tax regulatory standards. This role will play a critical role in managing and reporting financial transactions and grant-funded project financial transactions, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for day-to-day finance and accounts operations.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to the senior management team while recommending further courses of action.
• Follow up and manage all organization accounts.
• Prepare timely financial statements, annual financials and budget plans.
• Follow up on the management and maintenance of all organization assets.
• Assist, follow up and oversee the organization's procurement of goods and services.
• Develop a mechanism for monitoring and controlling budget utilisation of the organisation’s activities.
• Manage the organization's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems and ensure all reports are shared with the senior management team promptly.
• Ensure timely preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, bankers and statutory Institutions.
• Make sure all Finance data has been entered into our accounting system (quick book) in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely preparation of all monthly and quarterly returns and other taxes.
• Ensure the timely preparation of the monthly payroll in compliance with all statutory taxes as per Rwanda tax law.

Qualifications and experiences

• Must be Rwandan
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5 years of working experience with at least two years in a senior accountant/Finance Manager Position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 7 years of working experience with at least two years in a senior accountant/Finance Manager Position;
• Working Experience in internal audit external audit firms as an auditor for at least 5 years will be an added advantage
• Having or enrolled in intermediate CPA or ACCA certification is an added advantage. Being a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial regulations, and taxation laws in Rwanda and none governmental organizations ;
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks Online or Desktop) and MS Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel for financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences. 
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements and compliance standard 
• Experience working with donors, implementing partners, and government agencies on monitoring and evaluation activities
• Excellent in English, communication, and presentation and knowledge of French is an advantage

Preferred Skills

• Strong written and presentation skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Creative and innovative mindset and results-oriented approach;
• Proactive and Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable. 
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to navigate diverse business environments. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting. 
• Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing situations. 
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• The ability to think strategically. 

 How to Apply

The application should include:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 3 pages) with 3 details (emails and telephones) of persons of Reference preferably your current or past employers ( head of the institutions or line managers)
• A motivation letters
• A copy of your university degree(s) in a single scanned document with Equivalence from (HEC) for those who studied abroad
• certificates

Interested candidates should send the documents to: recruitment@rodirwanda.org.rw with a copy to rodirwanda21@gmail.cmom

The deadline for submission of applications is 14^th August 2024, 5:00 pm Kigali time. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali on 07^th August 2024

UWIMANA Chrysostome

Executive Director

RODI Rwanda