VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES RWANDA

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 (Job Ref: SOS CV RWANDA……………../2021)

Position:                                School Accountant (SOS Technical School Kagugu)

Type of contract:                  Fixed-term contract for four (4) months

Working location:                 SOS CV Kigali/ Kagugu

Supervisor:                            School Principal

Responsible to:                     School Principal

Deadline:                                27^th April 2021

JOB PURPOSE:

The School Accountant reports to the School Principal of Technical School Kagugu and receives technical supervision from the Head of Finance. His/her major responsibility is to ensure the proper management of funds at the school level.

 Main clients:

• School Principal of SOS Technical School Kagugu
• Kigali Head of Location
• SOS Children’s Villages Head of Finance
• External and internal partners
• Students

MAJOR RESPONSABILITIES:

• Supervises the Accounts Department
• Coordinates Annual Budget Preparation Process and Finance transfers.
• Enhances Internal Control in all Programmes/Projects
• Performs Detailed Accounting Tasks

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in Finance.
• At least five years of relevant work experience with a not-for-profit organization
• Analytical thinking
• Sound judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with various administrative and program levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational and research skills with a thorough understanding of finance and accounting principles, procedures, and techniques.

Note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities, and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application (including application letter, CV, copies of education qualification, and 3 traceable professional referees) and an employment application form well filled in.  (Available at the National Office).

NB: The applications from qualified women are strongly encouraged

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications should be submitted not later than 27^th April 2021 at the latest by 17h00 hours Kigali time to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]

Late applications will not be accepted.

Kigali, on 15^th April 2021.

 Jean Bosco KWIZERA

 National Director