Job Opportunities in VisionFund Rwanda

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on the following position:

Accountant

Reporting to Head of Risk and Finance

Work location: Head office

 Accountant will be responsible for VFR Head office Accounts, Proper maintenance of books of Accounts, Insure effective Head Office Financial accountability.

Major responsibilities

• Performs Head Office reconciliation and coordinates with other personnel to resolve promptly all reconciling items pending;
• Ensures the completeness of supporting documents for all of the recorded transactions in the Head Office’s accounting records;
• Ensures that the accounting books and records of the Head Office are properly filed and stored for efficient retrieval in the future;
• Produces financial reports of the Head Office, including cash flow, balance sheet, etc. at the close of each “banking” day, and at month end;
• Produces timely, detailed MIS reports needed for the constant, on-going review, monitoring, and management of the Head Office’s performance;
• Promptly submits regular and other reports to the National Bank of Rwanda, and other regulatory agencies;
• Reconciles balances of cash maintained in banks and other financial institutions, with the Head Office accounting records;
• Keeps a systematic monitoring of all VFC property and equipment, monitors its movement and reviews is condition compared to book value;
• Provides assistance to any examination conducted by National Bank of Rwanda, other regulators, internal and external auditors;
• Provides feedback to the Chief Finance Officer on any proposed improvements in the accounting and monitoring system;
• Supervises the cash divisions of the Head Office;
• Other duties as may be required by the Head of Risk and Finance

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Bank Reconciliation skills
• Knowledge on any accounting software
• Preparation of financial reports
• Book keeping skills

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related fields
• 3 years of experience in doing accounting work

Our offer

 VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused, and high performing environment.