JOB DESCRIPTION

Sustainable Growers Rwanda (SGR) is an NGO focused on innovative coffee cultivation techniques for smallholder women coffee farmers in Rwanda. Our dual commitment involves providing groundbreaking training and amplifying the visibility of women throughout the coffee supply chain. Underpinning our efforts, Question Coffee, our social enterprise, was created as a platform to spotlight women coffee growers and their coffee.

Q COFFEE Ltd operates retail cafés in Gishushu & Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda. We proudly offer coffee products, coffee tours, and coffee beverages directly to our valued customers. It also houses a training space for farmers, baristas, and coffee professionals to enhance coffee quality from seed to sip.

Job details

Job Title: Finance Manager

Reports to: Executive Manager

Job Grade:

Direct reports:

• Accounts Receivables
• Accounts Inventory
• Accounts Payables
• Accounts Treasury

Department: Finance

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent

Position Type: Full – time

Job summary

The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of the Social Enterprise, ensuring effective management of financial resources to support the Organization’s mission of empowering women through coffee cultivation training. This role involves managing budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, and compliance, as well as supporting the Executive Manager in strategic financial planning and operational efficiency across the Organisation’s educational programs, social enterprise, and retail coffee operations.

Roles and responsibilities

Banking and Investment Management

• Oversee the Organisation’s investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and make recommendations to maximise 
• Monitor investment performance and adjust strategies as 
• Manage banking relationships, including negotiating terms, fees, and services with financial Institutions.

Financial System Management

• Manageand maintain the financial management system, ensuring accurate and efficient financial data processing.
• Implementand optimise financial software and tools to support financial operations and
• Ensure system security and data integrity.

Treasury Management

• Oversee cash management and liquidity to ensure sufficient funds for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Manage banking relationships and optimise banking 
• Monitor and report on cash flow, working capital, and financial 

Budgeting and Planning

• Assist in the development and management of the Organisation’s budget, including forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor budget performance and provide analysis to support strategic decision-
• Prepare budget Reports and variance 

Accounts Receivable Management

• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and
• Approval and reporting on adherence to credit policies
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of incoming 
• Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging and follow up on overdue 

Imprest Management

• Manage and reconcile imprest accounts, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to policies.
• Oversee the disbursement of imprest funds and track 
• Ensure timely replenishment and accurate accounting of imprest 

 Payments and Payroll

• Overseeaccounts payable processes, including Vendor payments and expense
• Managepayroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payment to 
• Ensurecompliance with tax regulations and employment 

 Month- End Procedures

• Supervise month-end closing procedures, including reconciliation of accounts, preparation of financial statements, and reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month - end close 
• Review and analyze month - end financial results and address any 

 Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Develop and implement treasury policies and procedures to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Prepare and present financial Reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, organisational policies, and donor
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to finance activities.

Academic and professional qualifications

• Must possess a Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Must be Certified Public Accountants
• Must be a member of a professional body in good standing

Work experience

• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience three (3) of which should have been in Senior financial role, preferably in the for – profit sector.

Additional skills

• Financial management, with demonstrated expertise in investment management, financial system management, and treasury management.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills; proficiency in financial software and tools; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of for - profit financial management, compliance, and investment strategies; familiarity with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Detail- oriented, analytical thinker with a commitment to the Organisation’s mission,
• high level of integrity, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Interested Candidates may apply through the following: recruitment@sustainablegrowers.org no later than 15th April 2025

Kindly note that the position will be open until it is filled.