Director Administration and Finance (DAF) at National Council of Nurses and Midwives (NCNM). Deadline 9th November 2021

JOB TITLE

Director of Administration and Finance (DAF)

JOB SUMMARY

The National Council is in search of a self-motivated and qualified The Director of Administration and Finance (DAF). The Director of Finance and Administration will be at a strategic level of the institution as part of the Management Team and will report to the Registrar. The successful candidate will be a participative manager who will lead and develop the institution and internal team to support the areas of finance, institution planning and budgeting, human resources, and administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Specialized in Finance/Accounting with 5 years of working experience in related field or
• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Specialized in Finance/Accounting with 2 years of working experience in a related field.
• Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage. 

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Rwanda's financial management standards and procedures;
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting;
• Knowledge of Management of Material Resources;
• Knowledge of supply chain management;
• Knowledge of Rwanda Public Financial Law;
• Leadership and management skills;
• Planning and organizational, Budgeting skills;
• Communication skills;
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Financial software
• Time management Skills;
• Interviewing Skills;
• Judgment & Decision-making skills;
• Complex Problem solving;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English or French

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Manage and coordinate operations of the unit.
• Ensure that the institution is at all times financially sound and able to manage its income, expenditures, assets, and liabilities in accordance with financial procedures;
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with public accounting standards and guidelines;
• Coordinate in the elaboration of the budget of the Institution;
• Coordinate and manage the logistics activities, maintenance of institution assets, and cleanness of the institution;
• Deal with the tax authorities and other regulatory bodies on matters of statutory compliance including advice to management on tax-related issues;
• Provide strategic advice to the institution management on daily financial activities.
• Identify budget gaps and propose a budget revision
• Ensure the proper management of petty cash of the institution;
• Coordinate proper filing system of financial documents;
• Facilitate internal and external audits and Answer audit queries and mandatory inquiries whenever necessary;
• Ensure adherence to financial policy, regulations, and professional practices in all financial transactions;
• Supervision of logistics operations and stock management as well;
• Verify staff salary payment;
• Coordinate staff recruitment plans;
• Coordinate staff training and development plans
• Coordinate staff performance contracts and performance appraisals;
• Administer the staff welfare benefit and preserve safe, and facilitated (assets and transport) work environment;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures;
• Identify capacity needs and facilitate capacity building;
• Organize the general staff meetings;
• Supervise daily activities of the central secretariat;
• Coordinate the preparation of staff salaries and other employees' benefits;
• Advise the institution senior managers on human resource matters;
• Coordinate and monitor the institution staff associations;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisors

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their Signed applications, curriculum vitae, academic credentials, and any other relevant documents, not later than 9th November 2021. 

The applications shall be addressed to the “NCNM Registrar” via email: info@ncnm.rw

Or submit their applications to the  following address: National Council of Nurses and Midwives (NCNM)
KK 15 Road, St. 514, House № 80 (Opp. Kicukiro District HQs) 2nd floor, P.O.Box: 4259 Kigali/Rwanda
Phone No. +250 78 8386969