Finance Manager

Position title:  Finance Manager

About Us:

Global Communities, established in 1952, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable. We envision a world where everyone has the freedom, means and ability to live and prosper with dignity. 

About the Opportunity:  

Global Communities seeks a Finance Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Finance to support the Improved Services for Vulnerable Populations (ISVP) Program funded by USAID through PEPFAR.

Position Description:

The Finance Manager provides financial support for Global Communities including supporting with the implementation, monitoring, reporting and compliance of the accounting and sub-grant components of ISVP Program. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and financial technical management and ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, as well as USAID rules and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze budgets, financial reports, program expenditure reports, and burn rate reports

• Responsible for various required financial month-end processes, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations: Quick books closure processes; submission of IC invoices; balance reconciliations, etc.  

• Treasure management responsibilities including preparing weekly cash position
• Prepare VAT report and submit it to RRA for refund.
• Updating Quick book on daily basis.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information  including but not limited to human resources and sub – award financial information;
• Supervise and mentor the finance team. 

Qualifications

• Rwanda national
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• Familiarity with accountant procedures.
• Demonstrated computer and typing skills; Excel and WinWord skills are essential.

Education

University degree in Accountancy, Finance and any other related field related.  Master’s degree preferred.

Languages skills

Fluency in written and oral English and Kinyarwanda

Note: this position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to read and complete very carefully the following application form.

Candidates are requested to apply for only one position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Global Communities is a member of the Network of International NGOs

(NINGO)/ Rwanda