Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer

No. of vacancies (01)

Duty station: RBC-Kigali

Key responsibilities:

The Finance and Administration Officer will work with Rwanda Program Director to perform the following:

 Develop program annual work plans and monitor implementation;

 Develop and review program budgets in compliance with the AFENET policy and donor
guidelines;

 Perform program cost management, determine program charge codes and advises on cost allocation in line with grant guidelines;

 Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions for the
procurement of program subcontractors

 In charge of activity advance requests, processing of accountabilities,

 Monitor advance recovery, pursue beneficiaries to ensure timely recoveries and always
advise the AFENET secretariat for appropriate action

 Review financial documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information
therein as per the organization’s financial policies and procedures.

 Maintain updated financial transaction ledgers at all time.

 Reconcile data in SUN accounting software and ensure compliance with Donor
requirements

 Ensure that appropriate expenditure documentation and information is maintained;

 Provide monthly and quarterly program expenditure forecasts to the finance liaison at the AFENET Secretariat

 Prepare quarterly program and project progress reports;

 Take lead in the processing of work permits for expatriate consultants and project staff;

 Manage and maintain good relationship with the program staff and external stakeholders;

 Organize conferences and meetings as may be required;

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

 A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and or Accounting or Business Administration with strong
bias in Finance/Accounting and Administration or Management.

 A minimum of 2 years’ experience serving in a similar position in a reputable Organization.

 Chartered Membership to professional organizations and possession of relevant Chartered certifications is added advantage.

Desirable:

 Training in project management is desired advantage.
 Experience working with a variety of donor agencies.

Language Skills:

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable: Beginners knowledge of French.

Remuneration:

 Competitive remuneration based on Qualification and Experience