JOB OPPORTUNITY
Grant Accountant
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated, and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Grant Accountant, joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and reports to the Grants Finance Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The Grant Accountant of the project will oversee the financial management and control for the project; verify all expenses and receipts and ensure they are allocated to their cost centers accounts in line with WV and consortium members’ financial policies and procedures.
The major responsibilities include:
% of time
20%
Activity
Prepare and monitor project budget, project cash flows, year-to-date spending and funding requests to ensure that the project has adequate budgets to implement related activities throughout the year by ensuring project PBAS updated and informing the project manager on the status of funds commitment.
% of time
15%
Activity
Prepare and analyze accounting records and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with WV, Support Office and donor-specific reporting and procedural standards & requirements, by ensuring project-related payments are done on time and transactions are properly recorded and posted in sun system. Process the VAT refund every month and ensure the accuracy of invoices in order to have all VAT refunded by RRA.
% of time
10%
Activity
Review the project’s 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.
% of time
15%
Activity
Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly project financial reports for their accuracy and adequacy, before submitting to SO/donor, in respect to full disclosure and that they present a true and fair view of the activities of the grant for the respective period.
% of time
15%
Activity
Facilitate internal and external auditors and provide relevant information as far as audit is concerned and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
% of time
10%
Activity
Participate in proposal writing with the view to provide financial advice and develop a project lifetime budget in line with WV and Donor budgeting templates and guidelines in case of extension and/or project budget amendment.
% of time
15%
Activity
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 updated asset register and ensure proper management of inventory and fuel.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
Required Professional Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting profession within a busy organizations or projects
Proven experience in project budget management
At least three years proven experience of US grants.
Proven knowledge of GAAP and a practical knowledge of financial systems and internal controls
Experience in working with auditors both internal and external
Good oral and written communication skills
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Skills and ability to organize and conduct trainings
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, etc
Good command of Microsoft spreadsheet preferably Microsoft Excel, Vision and Sun system software
Gateway to Grants certification
Experience of bilateral or multilateral funded projects.
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please CLICK HERE
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 at wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 2nd June 2024; 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 the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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