Job advert: Chief of Finance Officer

Chief of Finance Officer

Musanze, Rwanda

Contract time: 4 years

Contract type: National Contract

Company Description

About Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project aka Gorilla Doctors

Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, Inc. (doing business as “Gorilla Doctors”), a US-registered non-profit non-governmental organization based in California, USA, and with principal offices in the United States, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda. The Africa regional administrative headquarters are in Musanze, Rwanda, Street NM 202 ST. 3. Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP) ‘s main objective is to conserve eastern gorillas in the wild through life-saving veterinary medicine and science using a One Health approach. MGVP, is partnering with USAID Mission in Rwanda to implement USAID/ Tuzirinde Twirinda Project (TT Project) with the aim of preventing the occurrence of zoonoses by enhancing knowledge of high-priority zoonotic pathogens in Rwanda’s wild and domestic animals and strengthening systems for zoonotic disease detection and response.

More information about MGVP aka Gorilla Doctors can be found here:- www.gorilladoctors.org

Job Description

MGVP/Gorilla Doctors is hiring the Chief of Finance Officer to support the USAID/Tuzirinde Twirinda Project’s finance function. Reporting to the Chief of Party, the Chief of Finance Officer will focus on correct and exhaustive manage the project finances, all of which is compliant to MGVP policies and procedures as well as USAID procedures, regulations and guidelines.
The Chief of Finance will make sure that the Project’s finances are stable and transparency, in order to be compliant to MGVP’s financial guidelines and procedures as well as USAID requirements, accounting and reporting regulations.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

• Uphold and achieve full compliance with all MGVP, Inc. Accounting, Administrative and Fiscal Controls Policies & Procedures;
• Be fully cognizant of and achieve full compliance with the Uniform Guidance for USG federal awards and all USAID Rwanda and TT award requirements for financial management; in consultation with the Chief of Party and MGVP, Inc. management, prepare complete and accurate financial reports (including ad hoc reports and requests for information) for timely (on deadline) submission to USAID Rwanda.
• Maintain administrative, business and financial records of all TT Project activities including payroll: pay salaries and appropriate governmental obligations (e.g. social security and salary tax payments) on a timely basis and in accordance with local laws.
• Be fully responsible for the preparation, submission, and resolution of all financial and legal documents required for all elements of the TT Project.
• Oversee staff obligations related to sound financial management of the TT Project in country, including payment of invoices, collection and filing receipts for payment, and management of petty cash.
• Upon request of the Chief of Party, assist with travel arrangements for TT Project personnel and ensure travel-related costs are in compliance with USAID Rwanda regulations.
• Inventory all TT Project equipment (single items valued at >US$5,000/unit), including maintenance of accurate records of equipment assigned to individuals; ensure all project vehicles are registered, insured and maintained in good repair.
• Represent the TT Project at project-related meetings, seminars, etc. at the request of the Chief of Party.
• Collaborate and cooperate with the Gorilla Doctors Rwanda Administrator to ensure all TT Project fiscal and personnel management is integrated and aligned with MGVP, Inc. operations.
• Support and assist the Chief of Party with demobilization and close-out planning and implementation for successful completion and wrap-up of the TT project award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’ s degree Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Finance or a related field. Master's Degree in above mentioned domains and CPA/ACCA are preferred.
• At least 3 years at senior level in financial responsibilities for an international organization or private institutions.
• Good level of financial professional, with strong experience in Finance and audit processes and can act as discussion partner on country level for financial matters.
• Attention to detail, the ability to effectively and consistently process detailed financial information.
• Accuracy, with the ability to work accurately and diligently, aimed at preventing mistakes.
• Service minded, the ability to be of service, driven to quickly and adequately execute tasks at hand.
• Problem analysis, the ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
• Integrity, adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with the position and the culture in which one operates.
• Result orientation, the ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of donor regulations and compliance issues related to management of donor funds.
• Experience in Grant accounting/management is preferred.
• Strong experience in risk management is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Knowledge and or familiar with online accounting softwares.

Terms of appointment:

• Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
• Contract Duration: 4 year
• Expected Start Date: Beginning February 2025
• Information Duty Station: Musanze

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation before January 28th, 2025, CoB to this email. [email protected]

Shortlisting

Qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Reference & vetting check

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.