Position: Accountant

Expected start date: January, 17^th 2022

Type of contract: Full-time position

Length of contract: 12 months with possibility of renewal, inclusive of two months initial probationary period

 Summary of the role:

The accountant will be responsible for managing Paper Crown Rwanda’s (PCR) organizational finances, particularly in terms of project-specific grant funds received by PCR.

 Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers, donor reports, project budgets, etc.
• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization
• Develop user-friendly tools and procedures for a financial accounting and reporting system, in line with PCR’s financial management framework as outlined in our finance manual
• Produce detailed financial reports related to project budgets, accounts payable/receivable, expenditures, petty cash, etc.
• Manage project-specific grant funds for the life of a project, including monitoring budgets, expense records, petty cash, and donor-related information for tracking and reporting
• Bank runs (if/when needed) and management of digital banking systems for online payments, etc.
• Manage any relevant tax requirements/processes as defined by Rwandan tax laws relating to local NGOs

 Required competencies and skills:

• Prior work experience with an NGO in the Rwandan context is mandatory, a minimum two year
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, preference ACCA or CPA
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• High degree of proficiency with accounting and administration procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rwandan tax system, particularly for Rwandan NGOs
• A flexible, collaborative team player with a high degree of integrity and honesty
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) and ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Timeliness and professionalism are of extreme importance for this role