JOB OFFER

The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years. It began in 1982 as an unusual attempt by two countries to reshape development policy and has now become an internationally recognised model of citizen-oriented, decentralised, and efficient international cooperation at the local level. The Coordination Office of the Partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda (Jumelage) oversees most of the projects carried out within the framework of the partnership.

The Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda is looking for an accountant 

General tasks:

• To prepare and provide documents for diverse financial transactions
• To summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, individual financial statements and other reports
• To prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
• To conduct the correct transfer of funds from diverse partners
• To take care of all daily accounting activities and bookkeeping
• To prepare invoices for diverse partners
• To prepare, monitor and follow up on monthly payments
• To provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data
• To provide accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• To prepare the request for funds
• To provide diverse financial reports
• To prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
• To support the preparation of the annual budget and provide all necessary information for the regular budget follow-up

Required qualifications and competencies:

• A university degree (Bachelor level) in accounting or finance
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Comprehensive knowledge of standard accounting software and of MS Office programs
• Strong knowledge of all current laws and regulations related to finance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, German and French language skills are an asset
• General profound math skills
• Being proactive
• Service-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Team-oriented way of working
• High organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Flexibility and reliable in work results
• High attention to detail
• High ethical standards

To apply, please send the following documents in one PDF file with the reference ACCOUNTANT to kigali.info@rlp-ruanda.de no later than Monday, 21 April 23.59 :

• Cover letter
• CV
• Diplomas
• References if available

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.