Job Title: Accounts Manager

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Status: Full time – Open

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Application Deadline:30^th May 2025

Submit CV and Cover letter to: [email protected]

About Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL):

The Government of Rwanda established RFL as the lead agency to advance the competitiveness of the financial industry in Rwanda and facilitate increased investment and trade in the country. Over the past five years, RFL has worked with key stakeholders and partners to develop and promote the KIFC through facilitating investment promotion, policy and regulatory reform, and sector upskilling. In addition, RFL works with Rwanda’s financial ecosystem to make Rwanda an attractive destination for fund domiciliation, becoming a gateway into Africa for investors.

About the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC):

KIFC is a national flagship initiative to transform Rwanda into a financial services and business hub. It targets Rwanda's financial ecosystem and investors looking to set up in Rwanda to invest across the African continent.

About the RWA024 Project:

The RWA/024 project is a 5Year Project the Government of Rwanda signed with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to support the development of the Kigali International Finance Centre. This project is set to contribute to Rwanda’s ambition to establish and position the country as an international financial service center through attracting the necessary domestic and international capital. This position and assignment is supported and funded by the Luxembourg Cooperation, as part of the Project RWA/024 in support to the Development of the Kigali International Finance Centre, KIFC.

Position Description:

RFL is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to support the team as the Accounts Manager. The Accounts Manager will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and will oversee RFL's financial, accounting, and administrative reporting functions and responsibilities. In addition, this position will also be seconded to the RWA024 Project, serving as the RWA024 Project Accountant, in charge of overseeing the project’s financial, accounting, and administrative reporting functions and responsibilities as outlined in the project implementation agreements (DAFI) signed between Luxembourg Cooperation and Rwanda Finance. He/She will work with the CFO and project team in implementing key tasks and activities as advised.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of Rwanda's financial sector while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

The Accounts Manager shall be responsible for the following responsibilities, among others:

a) RWA024 Project Management:

• Preparation of monthly, bi-annual, and annual and final accounting and financial reports and supporting documents for the RWA024 Project as stipulated in the agreement with LuxDev
• Provide all relevant support required during the audit process for the project
• Preparation of the purchase orders requested by the procurement department and reconciliation of supplier and/customer accounts
• Collection of invoices from the user departments and suppliers and reconciliation of any relevant taxes
• Recording day-to-day financial transactions in SAP and processing of relevant payments as needed
• Tax declaration and payments and filing all supporting documents
• Perform Account reconciliations (Bank, VAT, payabales and receiveables)
• Facilitate in project audits both internal and external audits
• Administrative support including drafting and filing of reports, logistical support for the project

b). RFL Management:

• Accounting and financial monitoring and reporting
• Administrative preparation, review, monitoring, and reporting, including preparation of monthly, bi-annual, and annual accounting and financial reports and supporting documents
• Preparation of the purchase orders requested by the procurement department and reconciliation of supplier and/customer accounts
• Collection of invoices from the user departments and suppliers and reconciliation of any relevant taxes
• Recording day-to-day financial transactions in SAP and processing of relevant payments as needed
• Tax declaration and payments and filing all supporting documents
• Perform Account reconciliations (Bank, VAT, payabales and receiveables)
• Preparation of the quarterly cash plans, budget consolidation and budget revisions.
• Facilitate in RFL audits both internal and external audits
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting system and procedures.
• Preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with International Financial Standards.
• Inventory management and preparation of fixed asset register as well as an asset verification report
• Any other responsibility that will be assigned by the direct supervisor from time to time.

Profile & Professional Characteristics:

Competencies

• Commitment to the organization’s vision
• Dynamic and detail-oriented individual
• An independent problem solver who takes initiative and completes tasks effectively all within a complexly structured and evolving team
• High degree of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion; proven ability to apply good judgment and responsible decision-making
• Ability to work effectively in teams with demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with key local and international public and private sector actors
• Demonstrate experience of writing high-quality reports and presentations
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of proven work experience in accounting, audit, finance management or relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience overseeing financial or accounting monitoring and reporting for firms and/or projects similar to RWA024, shown through at least 2 certificates of good completion or client referrals
• Working knowledge and good understanding of Rwanda and the accounting profession and regulations locally and regionally.
• Team player with a can-do attitude, focused on delivering results and problem solving.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and adapt to varying work environments.
• Fluency and ability to work in English. Ability to work in Kinyarwanda and French are a plus, but not a requirement.
• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or relevant field. A professional qualification such as a CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage.

• Experience working with Accounting or Finance software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)

Reporting Obligation:

The Accounts Manager will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited and the Chief Technical Advisor of the RWA024 Project at LuxDev from time to time. The Accounts Manager should also be able to work with the delegated teams who will be tasked to provide input, support/approve the deliverables. All reports and communication related to this assignment should be in English.

Commitment to Quality Work:

The Accounts Manager shall be required to ensure the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and timeliness at every stage of this assignment. He/She shall ensure an in-depth and thorough review of all documentation submitted as well as consultation with all key personnel to validate and ensure accuracy of work.