About Alight Rwanda
Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has delivered humanitarian programs since 1994. Operating in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight provides integrated services in protection, health, livelihoods, and community development.
The organization has pioneered initiatives such as the SASA! methodology to promote gender equality, reduce gender-based violence, and empower vulnerable populations. Through resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda contributes to sustainable outcomes for refugee and host communities.
Primary purpose of the role
The Accountant will monitor and reconcile daily revenue collected by the main cashier, verify that receipts are accurately recorded in the cash book, and confirm that collections are deposited into the bank. The role also includes preparing quarterly and annual budgets, processing payroll and bonus payment documentation, maintaining cash and bank books, preparing monthly cash flow statements, and compiling financial reports for management and funding partners in line with financial procedures and applicable accounting standards.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Control revenue collected daily by the main cashier and verify that receipts are recorded in the cash book and collections are deposited into the bank.
- Check daily collection documents, receipts, and funds collected at different collection points.
- Monitor and record revenue and expenditure, and sign requisitions for receipt books.
- Prepare monthly cash flow reports and financial reports for different partners.
- Ensure cost accounting and proper tracking of the Organization’s use of funds.
- Apply the stated 3% charge on invoices and accounts payable to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reconciliation statements.
- Maintain and review expenditure and revenue logs.
- Check numbering and maintain the classification and filing of original supporting documents.
- Prepare cheques and other accounting documents for authorized signatures.
- Provide accounting supervision of the health centre.
- Update the bank book and fund records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum qualifications
- A0 degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management with a specialization in Accounting or Finance, plus at least three years of work experience; or
- A relevant professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA.
Required knowledge
- Accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Business law.
- Application of data processing to accounting operations.
- Auditing principles and practices.
- Office practices and systems.
- Governmental budgetary operations.
Key behaviors and abilities
- Strong analytical, numerical, and accounting skills, with the ability to manage financial records accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to Alight’s program vision, mission, and organizational values.
- Integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and transparency in managing financial information and organizational resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing clear financial reports and explaining financial information to management and stakeholders.
- Initiative, resourcefulness, and innovation in identifying financial risks, resolving discrepancies, and improving accounting processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple financial responsibilities.
- Commitment to financial policies, internal controls, donor requirements, applicable accounting standards, and regulations.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across departments, particularly Finance, Human Resources, and Program teams, to support sound financial management and decision-making.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to the Alight Rwanda Executive Director through the official online application link.
Prepare one combined document containing:
- A one-page cover letter.
- An updated CV of no more than three pages.
- A copy of your degree or relevant qualification.
- A copy of your ID.
- Names, titles, and contact details of three relevant professional referees, including your most recent employer or supervisor.
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