Recruitment Of Financial Accountant For NELSAP-CU (National Professional Position)

Job Purpose

The Financial Accountant will provide technical support in implementation of the NELSAP financial management system following the applicable financial rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a common, computerized financial management/accounting system:
• Process, analyze and monitor financial transactions through the computerized financial management accounting system.
• Implement the financial management policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain an adequate and secure accounting records management system.
• Ensure effective financial reporting:
• Prepare inputs, as requested by the user departments/projects for the preparation of the required financial management reports and other required financial statements.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Carry out monthly bank reconciliation and prepare reports.
• Develop donors and partners' collaboration:
• Study the signed grant agreements to understand donor requirements.
• Arrange for opening of new project bank accounts.
• Prepare request for funds to mobilize project and forward for review.
• Ensure proper allocation of transactions to appropriate grants and projects.
• Support preparation of donor reports.
• Ensure compliance with donor procedures.
• Facilitate Audit consultancies:
• Assist the external auditors in undertaking annual audits of the financial statements.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective action.
• Afford assistance to the internal auditor in undertaking internal audits of the internal control system.
• Treasury management functions:
• Liaise with the bank on transaction processing including forex rates.
• Confirm bank balances, prepare bank balance reports and monitor cash flows.
• Capture all incoming receipts to NELSAP-CU accounts.
• Facilitate communication with the bank.
• Supervise, mentor and coach direct reports/supervisees to develop their overall capabilities in meeting job standards in addition to continuously developing their capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration with accounting or finance option, or related field of study.
• Full professional qualifications such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a must.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or any other computerized accounting software.
• Thorough understanding of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and compliance requirements.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

• Minimum: At least five (5) years of working experience in financial management of complex projects at national or regional levels or in International NGOs or Intergovernmental organizations.

Skills Required

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Data analytics skills
• Computer literacy especially in all MS and Windows-based applications including Excel, World, and other relevant software.
• Hands-on experience in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software.
• Demonstrated writing, presentation and reporting skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English language.

Duty Station

The Financial Accountant will be stationed at NELSAP-CU Offices located in Kigali-Rwanda but shall travel extensively in the Nile Equatorial Lakes Region as need arises.

Employment Terms

The appointment will be on a contract basis for one (1) year renewable based on performance, availability of funds and need for service with the initial 6 months as probation period. The contract may be renewed for such a number of times to complete the entitled ten (10) years of service in NELSAP-CU.

Interested Candidates

Interested candidates may obtain further information from nelsap.nilebasin.org and/or at the address below during office hours nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org on weekdays from 08:00 to 17:00 hours Rwanda Time.

Selection Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes and relevant supporting documents including academic documents by email addressed to nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org with copy to nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org . The deadline for receipt of CVs is Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 16:00 hours Rwanda Time and clearly referenced 'Recruitment of Financial Accountant for NELSAP-CU'. Only candidates who meet the requirements and are short-listed for the interview will be contacted.

Signed by,

Eng. Dr. Isaac ALUKWE Regional Coordinator Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU)