Vacancy title:
Director of Administration and Finance Unit

Jobs at:
Rwanda Water and Forestry Authority

Deadline of this Job:
20th July 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
Job: Director of Administration and Finance Unit
Organization: RWANDA WATER AND FORESTRY AUTHORITY
Level3.II
Reports To: Division Manager
No. of Positions: 1
Deadline: 20/Jul/2018
Job Description

• Coordinating and supervising all activities of the unit Coordinating the activities of budget preparation and execution
• Coordinating and supervising all financial management activities Ensuring internal controls of cash and stock
• Ensuring that the financial reports are out on time Formulating an appropriate financial management and accounting systems and procedures
• Ensure that all taxes are paid, declared and filled/submitted to RRA on time.
• Prepare cash flows projections for RWFA Prepare statements of expenditure budget for the institution to ensure payments are maintained within approved budgets
• Checks and verifies all payments and ascertains that all payments are accompanied by authorized supporting documents and that they are duly approved and in line with payments procedures
• Facilitates internal and external audit exercises by providing relevant information so that audits are completed within stipulated time
• Reporting on the unit activities Outlining projected revenue sources and expenditures and the measures to be taken to control costs ;
• Design and implement institutional financial regulations and documenting these manuals that are up to date and suitable for use by all staff; Financial and Accounting procedures, etc;
• Establish a stringent expenditure control procedure which ensures that there is the proper authorization of payments and making sure that expenditures are fully supported and budget lines maintained;
• Design and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of financial information systems to cover the general ledger, asset management as well as revenue management and collection system;
• Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs; Consults with unit heads to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long-term Planning;
• Preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for
• Carrying out directives.
• Coordinate any revisions of the existing budget and prepare monthly quarterly and annual budget execution reports.
• Prepares comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and submits reports to CSDM with recommendations for budget revisions;
• Ensure an effective strategic and operational planning throughout RWFA;
• Maintain appropriate functional knowledge to guide and support operations ;
• Submit adhoc reporting Performs any other accounting related duties as may be assigned by the Manager of Corporate Services Division
  Job Profile
  Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA); Or A0 Public Finance, Finance, Accounting or Management with specialization in Finance/Accounting with 3 years of working experience
  Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:
• Knowledge of Rwanda's financial management standards and procedures;
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting.
• Knowledge of Rwanda Public Financial Law;
• Leadership and management skills;
• Planning and organizational, Budgeting skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Financial software (SMART IFMIS);
• Time management Skills
• Interviewing Skills;
• Judgment & Decision-making skills;
• Complex Problem solving;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

Job application procedure
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https://recruitment.mifotra.gov.rw/Vacancies/Details/1929