Internal job announcement (BSR members only): Business Development and Finance Manager

1.    Introduction

The Bible Society of Rwanda (BSR) is a Christian organization and a member of the World Fellowship of National Bible Societies joined together as United Bible Societies (UBS) for consultation, mutual support and action in their common task of achieving the widest possible, effective and meaningful distribution of Holy Scriptures and to help people to interact with the Word of God.

2.    Job Summary

Job title: Business Development and Finance Manager

Reporting to: General Secretary

Duty station: Kigali, Rwanda

Duration: Open Ended Contract

3.    Key Primary Responsibilities

In short, here are the responsibilities of the Business Development and Finance Manager of the Bible Society of Rwanda include but not limited to:

a)    To manage business development activities according to the approved budget to maximize BSR capacity to support the Bible cause
b)    To prepare BSR financial budget collaboration with all BSR Departments
c)    To manage business development activities according to the approved budget to maximize BSR capacity to support the Bible cause
d)    To propose investment opportunities that may lead to BSR financial self-reliance and sustainability
e)    To ensure all related financial reports are produced timely (monthly, quarterly and annually)
f)    To analyze budget execution, identify variances and to propose adjustments
g)    To enhance the financial processes for profitability and revenue growth.
h)    To coordinate sales operations, and collaborate with other departments for efficiency in running BSR operations.
i)    To ensure adherence to Financial policies and procedures at all levels
j)    To propose BSR technological updates for financial management
k)    Carrying out the administrative work of the department

4.    Basic requirements / Criteria for the post

The BSR would like to recruit the Business Development and Finance Manager who fulfills the following requirements:

a)    To be Rwandese, with residence in Rwanda
b)    To have a Bachelor’s Degree with experience of 5 years or a Master’s Degree with experience of 3 years in Accounting or Finance
c)    Work Experience in related positions at Managerial level
d)    Well-developed communication skills
e)    Proficiency in Accounting Softwares mainly QuickBooks
f)    General business knowledge
g)    Negotiation skills
h)    To be an active and committed Christian with interdenominational experience
i)    Excellent presentation skills including writing reports in 3 main languages (Kinyarwanda, English and French)
j)    Management skills
k)    Age range: Maximum 45 years
l)    Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
m)    Strong team work spirit

5.    Some key documents needed for application 

The interested and qualified candidates must submit the following documents:

A.    Application letter addressed to the BSR General Secretary
B.    Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with supporting documents of the required experience
C.    Notified Copy of Degrees
D.    Recommendation Letter of the Legal Representative of BSR Member Church issued within 90 days
E.    Copy of the ID card or Passport
F.    Copy of the Driving License- Category B
G.    Criminal record taken within the last 90 days
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The envelop containing key documents for application will be submitted to BSR office located at Kacyiru, Gasabo District, BP 788 Kigali, with mention “application letter for Business Development and Finance Manager Post”.

The Deadline date for submission is 14^th May 2021 at 12:00. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, April 30, 2021