Program Manager (Finance and Administration)

Organization: WASAC

Location: Head Quarter

Open Position: 1 

Reports to: SPIU Coordinator

Nature of Contract: Short Term Contract

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial and accounting records of the unit in accordance with the National and AfDB financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries as well as petty cash.
• Ensure adherence to WASAC financial and accounting policies and procedures are consistent with various laws and regulations in Rwanda.
• Review the management and financial reports for completeness and ensure that board papers are prepared monthly and quarterly.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual budget projections and create pipeline projections. Plan ahead, assess present and potential financial risks, and create and put into action mitigation plans.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual external audit and internal audits.
• Approve payments within the Project Implementation Unit and ensure that all accounting transactions are correctly posted.
• Initiate, develop and maintain sound and mutual relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the financial risk and revenue collection process within the Project Implementation Unit.
• Monitor the divisions budgetary performance highlighting key variances for Management action.
• Cultivate a working environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and transparency among work units/departments and across WASAC Group Ltd.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the SPIU Coordinator

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in commerce, Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting.
• ACCA, CPA or PMP will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).

OR

• Bachelor's degree in commerce, Finance, business administration, Accounting.
• ACCA, CPA or PMP will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).

Documents to be submitted

• Job application letter addressed to CEO
• A copy of Degree (s);
• A copy of service certificate (s) as proof of related work experience is a MUST.

?Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications not later than 06 February 2026.