JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Background:

The Institute of Real Property Valuers in Rwanda (IRPV) was established by Law Nº 17/2010 of 12/05/2010 establishing and organizing the real property valuation profession in Rwanda as published in Official Gazette n° 20 of 17/05/2010. The responsibilities of the Institute were set by the law as follows:

1. To analyse and find solutions to all problems related to the real property valuation profession
2. To analyse and find solutions to all problems related to the conduct of real property valuers
3. To exchange information relating to the real property valuation profession
4. To promote the real property valuation profession in Rwanda and
5. To prepare regulations and guidelines governing the real property valuation profession. For fulfilling its responsibilities,

The Institute would like to hire a competent individual at the following positions:

Position 2: Accountant (1)

Nature of contract: Full Time

Effectiveness of the contract: Immediately after notice of Successful results.

General Description of the Position:

The Accountant is responsible for Managing revenues from Valuations fees and others sources, Preparing payment documentation, Banking Maintaining general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation, preparing journal entries and financial statements, creating and maintaining periodic reporting, maintaining fixed asset system, assisting with annual budgeting, compiling any funding applications and expenditures reporting, preparing statistical and financial reports for dues from members, and agencies, maintaining accounting records and compliance with Tax and other statutory payments.

 Key Outputs/Responsibilities

• Daily accountability and recording of income and expenses
• Monthly management accounts for management
• Coordination of budget preparation and monitoring of execution
• Bank reconciliation
• Records all IRPV Incomes and ensure accurate billing or Invoicing for Valuation and Membership fees and any other income
• Records transactions in the relevant accounting records and systems.
• Prepare Payment documentation for Approval by review by Executive secretary before any payment is made
• Maintains the petty cash account for miscellaneous payments
• Custody of accounting documents and records including receipts, cheque books
• Preparation of Payroll and transfer of staff salaries to Bank
• To prepare monthly reports and Annual Financial Statements Report
• Assists the other staff in preparation of budgets for review by Executive Secretary and approval by the Board of Directors.
• Prepares various taxes and statutory deductions in compliance with regulations.
• Maintains records retention log to facilitate the orderly file system of permanent records for adherence to record retention policy.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required having accounting certification such a CPA/ACCA is an added advantage.
• Minimum two or more years of experience in accounting or related business area.
• Proven track record of good communication skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (Excel) and Word. Access and Accounting Software knowledge preferred. Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Utilizes accounting system, billing system, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Ability to perform various complex account analyses and reconciliation.
• Well, organized and attention to details.

Well typed applications composed of letter of application addressed to the Chairperson-Board of Directors/IRPV, updated CV, National ID, and Academic documents in attachment will be submitted to email: [email protected], [email protected] not later than 5:00 PM on 15^th March 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate is expected to start immediately.

Done at Kigali, On 01/03/2021

GANZA Patrick

Executive Secretary