Accountant at TechnoServe

Accountant

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: ACCOU01577

Posting Details

Posted: November 24, 2020

Full-Time

Locations: Showing 1 location

Kigali, RWA

Job Details

Description

TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty. A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. By linking people to information, capital, and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Founded over 50 years ago, TechnoServe has been named the #1 nonprofit for fighting poverty by the ImpactMatters charity rating agency.

Position Description:

Manages the operational implementation & program support in the Field. S/he will be responsible for procurement, payments, reporting, logistics & fleet management, ensuring compliance with organization and Program requirements.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• • Support procurement and coordinate pre-qualification of reputable & reliable supplier’s goods and services
  • Ensure proper documentation of all finance, Administrative & Human resource records
  • Ensure the program is implemented with sound financial and administrative practices through efficient management of project funds and timely processing of payments
  • Management of project funds; ensure that funds are disbursed in line with set activities/ budget and that accountabilities are submitted in a timely manner.
  • Preparation of daily cash reports and monthly cash needs to ensure availability of funds
  • Work closely with the program team to ensure that project work plans and financial planning are in sync
  • Preparation of fuel consumption reports and management of vehicles
  • Support External/internal Audits and ensure implementation of agreed recommendations
  • Regular update of Asset register and maintenance of assets to avoid breakdowns e.g. vehicles, computers, power backups, etc.

• Support the Senior Financial Controller in ensuring that the information in the Fixed Asset register accurately reflects the information per the financial system
• Support Senior Financial Controller in analyzing of costs as required e.g. phone usage/fuel usage etc. and to provide advice on any variance requiring management attention
• Support the implementation of new financial policies and procedure
• Support Senior Financial Controller in managing Payroll and leave and ensure timely submission of pension deductions and statutory returns i.e. PAYE, NSSF, WHT etc..
• Process payments and manage the cash float
• Support Senior Financial Controller in preparation of monthly reconciliation for all the accounts by ensuring that entries are posted correctly and also prepare the supporting schedules for the trial balance
• Any other tasks or duties assigned from time to time

Basic Qualifications: 

• Business degree and part II qualification of any professional course
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position with International NGOs or development agencies.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• ACCA, CPA is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Navision is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• • Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation, grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code, and tax laws.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or applications for their own functional area.  Has the ability to improve performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace.
  • High integrity and honesty

• Flexible and able to maintain effective relationships and networks
• Proactively takes advantage of opportunities to learn
• Demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for diversity and supports diversity efforts
• Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations, both verbally and in written communication
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented
• Effective time management and planning
• Strong business acumen

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

We recognize that maximizing inclusive economic growth requires the full and unencumbered participation of women. This requires us to not only systematically integrate gender in our project participation but also within all levels of our staffing. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability, and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.