Grant Accountant

GRANT ACCOUNTANT

World Vision International (Rwanda) is a child focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 15 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Grant Accountant. This position will be based at the World Vision Rwanda Head Office, Kacyiru, Kigali and reporting to the Grant Finance Manager & the WASH UBUZIMA Manager.

Purpose of the position: 

To assist in maintaining proper financial recording and filing at project level. Develop and utilize information management system to feed project management with information for decision-making purposes. Implement World Vision International financial policies in such areas including but not limited to, cash management, forecasting, recording and documentation, budgeting and reporting.

Ensure overall financial management at the project level according to World Vision Rwanda Field Finance Manual as well as donor requirements.

The major responsibilities include: 

• Review the projects related financial transactions to ensure that they fall within the approved scope of project activities and donor requirements and that they comply with the financial procedures and FFM requirements.
• Prepare project budget, project cash flows, year-to-date spending and funding requests to ensure that projects have adequate budgets to implement related activities throughout the year.
• Review, check budget availability on routine basis to ensure that all purchase requisitions items are budgeted for prior to requisition approval at the project and head office level.
• Monitor project bank account and prepare bank reconciliation on monthly basis and process cash transfer to ensure sufficient funds on the account for payments.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with WV and Donor reporting and procedural standards & requirements and ensure project related payments are done on time.
• Work with Finance Manager in analyzing balance sheets accounts and pass adjusting entries to ensure that accounts are reconciled and current.   
• Work with Auditors and provide relevant information as far as financial audit is concern and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Participate in proposal writing with the view to provide financial advice and develop project lifetime budget in line with WV and Donor budgeting templates and guidelines.
• Maintain an efficient management of project Assets and conduct regular inventory to reconcile sun system reports and physical count of assets as per WV’s asset policy and procedures and maintain an update assets register.
• Train project staff and community on financial policies and procedures and ensure a successful access of staff to such policies and procedures 

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience 

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• First Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Extensive experience in Finance & Accounting for a minimum of 3 years
• Must have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls
• Must have skills and ability to organize and conduct trainings 

Other: 

• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision.
• Bias for action and capacity to deliver efficiently and effectively
• Clear and positive Christian faith commitment
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the country

  Working Environment/Conditions:

• Work environment:  Office-based with minimal travel
• Travel:  5% Domestic travel is required.
• On call:  10%

Salary:

• The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience:

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go tohttp://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email)

The closing date for submission of applications is 07^th April 2015; no late applications will be accepted

As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks