Job responsibilities

Receive, record and file all invoices and requests for payment within agreed timelines
Implement risk management strategies, by protecting accounting records from unauthorized access and inadvertent loss of information.
Compile necessary requisitions and supporting documents for all payment orders (OP) to be submitted (through IFMIS) to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to facilitate funds disbursement processes.
Prepare annual budget and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
Prepare and monitor the Ministry’s Quarterly and Annual Cash Flow Forecasting and Management
Prepare Monthly bank reconciliation statements for all accounts held in Banks by the Ministry.
Produce relevant periodically budget execution reports with explanations on variances.
Prepare periodic analysis comparing budget versus actual expenditures and performs detailed variance analysis with proper supporting documentation.
Declare and file statutory taxes/deductions on regular basis in consultation to Human Resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with at least foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with ACCA level one (Applied Knowledge of ACCA)

1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting /Finance/ Economics/ Management with Stage two of CAT/ API Certificate

1 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (Such as IPSAS, IFRS; ISSAs)
Proficiency in French & Kinyarwanda will be an added advantage;
Analytical and problem solving skills

Accountant