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23 Sep 2022

Finance Officer at Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Suiss Tph)

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Job Description


Finance Officer
Swiss TPH Kigali Office

We are looking for a Finance Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the financial management of Projects managed directly by the Rwanda office in accordance with Swiss TPH processes & procedures and in compliance with donor’s requirements:

  • Conduct financial management for projects in conjunction with the head office in Basel
  • Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely processing of per diem, supplier invoice and any other payment related to projects,
  • Ensure timely payment of withholding taxes
  • Responsible for filing of all financial documents for Projects
  • Monitor project cash accounts and timely request funds as needed from Basel
  • Account for projects expenses

You should have the following experiences and skills: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management, Accounting or any other related field
  • Knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, monitoring, and reporting
  • Result oriented.
  • Familiarity with financial accounting and reporting, ideally for international clients and donors. Experience with audit processes an asset.
  • Excellent computer skills in MS office and Accounting packages (e.g. Banana system)
  • Strong spirit of team work and initiative, and ability to work with professionals in multi-cultural context
  • Effective negotiation, conflict management and communication skills
  • Language skills: the candidate has to be fluent in English, and Kinyarwanda. French would be an asset

Swiss TPH an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.





Method of Application

Please submit your application to:

If you are interested, please submit your application with:



  • CV
  • Motivational letter
  • Salary expectations
  • Names and contact information (email or phone) of 2 references


Please submit your application to [email protected] 

Only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will include skill and languages assessment via tests.

Start Date: 1st December 2022 or earlier if available



Deadline for application: 7th October 2022

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Location: Kigali, Rwanda 



Duration: One year contract, renewable





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