JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Catholic University of Rwanda has the pleasure to inform the Public that is in the process to recruit a Chief Accountant complying with the following criteria

A: Education background and Experience Requirements:

• Being holder of Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and management with at least three years professional experience working as accountant and doing a professional course (CPA or ACCA) or
• Having Intermediate level Certificate of ACCA/CPA
• Knowledge of Accounting Software (experience in sage System will be an added Value)
• Excellent IT skills: Microsoft Excel, World office, power point, etc.

B) Job Description of Chief Accountant:

• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS) and ensure legitimacy in accounts,
• Monitor and follow-up on receivables or payables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time,
• Produce monthly financial statements including balance sheet, profit/loss statement, cash flows statements, and accumulative general ledger using a computer-based accounting system,
• Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled at least on a monthly basis,
• Ensure periodical preparation, declaration and payment of tax & contribution (RRA/RSSB) and other University ‘s contractual obligations,
• Supervise and manage all activities of the accounting department
• Review bank reconciliations to ensure that they are properly done and follow -up on any unusual items,
• Monitor cash flow and investments,
• Oversee filing tax returns,
• Oversee, in conjunction with independent auditors, preparation of quarterly and annual audit reviews, and implement auditors’ recommendations
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, and prepare related journal entries,
• Ensure annual assets inventory on due time and assets depreciation records in the system,
• Ensure professional filing of all accounting supporting documents for internal /external audit and administrative references,
• Participate in annual budget preparation and consolidation of annual budget from different departments/Faculties,
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Administration and Finance Department.

Interested candidate will submit the following document in sealed envelope/email ([email protected]) for preselection of candidate before written exam and interview:

1. Application letter
2. Accurate and approved individual curriculum Vitae, with certificate of Service Rendered.

• Photocopy of Bachelor’s Degree, and Certificate of Completion Intermediate Level of ACCA or CPA
• Contact (including telephone, email address) of three contact persons and their position,

D) Contact persons:

• Director of Administration and Finance Department: 0780604140
• Human Resource Manager: 0788824301 

The deadline for submission of candidate offer is scheduled on 20^th July 2023, at 5:00 PM, at the Secretary Head office at TABA Main Campus or via email of Catholic University.

Done, at Huye on 11^th July2023, 

Father Dr. Laurent NTAGANDA

CUR Vice-Chancellor