Event Details:

JOB OFFER

The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years. It began in 1982 as an unusual attempt by two countries to reshape development policy and has now become an internationally recognised model of citizen-oriented, decentralised, and efficient international cooperation at the local level. The Coordination Office of the Partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda (Jumelage) oversees most of the projects carried out within the framework of the partnership.

The Coordination Office of the Partnership Rhineland-Palatinate/Rwanda is looking for an accountant

General tasks:

To prepare and provide documents for diverse financial transactions

To summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, individual financial statements and other reports

To prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements

To conduct the correct transfer of funds from diverse partners

To take care of all daily accounting activities and bookkeeping

To prepare invoices for diverse partners

To prepare, monitor and follow up on monthly payments

To provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data

To provide accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

To prepare the request for funds

To provide diverse financial reports

To prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information

To support the preparation of the annual budget and provide all necessary information for the regular budget follow-up

Required qualifications and competencies:

A university degree (Bachelor level) in accounting or finance

At least 3 years of experience in a similar role

Comprehensive knowledge of standard accounting software and of MS Office programs

Strong knowledge of all current laws and regulations related to finance

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, German and French language skills are an asset

General profound math skills

Being proactive

Service-oriented

Ability to work independently

Team-oriented way of working

High organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure

Flexibility and reliable in work results

High attention to detail

High ethical standards

To apply, please send the following documents in one PDF file with the reference ACCOUNTANT to [email protected] no later than Monday, 21 April 23.59 :

Cover letter

CV

Diplomas

References if available

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.