Financial Management Specialist at Rwanda inspectorate , competition and consumer protection authority (RICA) , Kigali ,Rwanda - Closing Date :31/03/2025
Event Details:
Rwanda inspectorate , competition and consumer protection authority (RICA)
Level:3.II
Post:1
Under Contract
Posted on
Mar 21, 2025
Deadline
Mar 31, 2025
Seconds
Exams to be conducted
1:Written
2:Oral
Reports To
Director General
Job responsibilities
a) Facilitate financial assessments conducted by development partners and support the project Manager and the CBM in identifying fiduciary risks.
b) Prepare comprehensive and annual project budgets aligned with planned activities, along with cash flow plans.
c) Establish and enforce sound financial and internal control systems in compliance with GoR regulations and donor procedures.
d) Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments in line with the approved budget, Public Financial Management Manual, financing agreements, and established accounting procedures.
e) Verify that all payment vouchers are properly supported, authorised, and systematically filed for easy retrieval.
f) Maintain AGRA-financed project accounts in the AMIS system.
g) Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) and other required financial reports, ensuring compliance with GoR public finance policies, project financial management procedures, and AGRA financial regulations.
h) Maintain an accurate asset register for the project.
i) Assist in preparing and monitoring the project’s annual operating budget and execution.
j) Provide support in preparation and facilitation of trainings, workshops and meetings under the projects plans;
k) Advise and administer the change Management processes related to the project 2023 RW 005.
l) Ensure timely submission of audit reports and related financial documentation.
m) Perform any other tasks assigned by the CBM and the Project Manager.
Additional responsibilities in support of Technical Team Leader will include but not limited to;
a) Support in coordination of field operations of private seed inspectors and compilation of their reports upon approval by the supervisors
b) Support in organizing project site visits meant to ensure data quality including complete, timely, reliable, and accurate data collection and reporting
Qualifications
Master's in Finance
1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
Master's Degree in Accounting
1 Years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
Required certificates
Accounting Professional Qualification recognized by IFAC,(ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage
Required competencies and key technical skills
Strong problem solving skills with ability to take full ownership of issues until they are completely resolved;
Strong oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills
Fluency in English is essential
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Proficiency in use of government accounting packages ;
Familiarity with internal control systems
Proficiency working with IFMS system required
Track record of supporting the financial management (FM) specifically in projects of a similar scale and technical nature – familiarity with donor-funded preferred and Rwandan procurement processes and guidelines considered an asset
Demonstrated expertise in the management of finance in the public and/or private sector – financial management an added advantage
Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices with the financial management system of the GoR
Familiarity with financial internal control systems
Basic knowledge in the financial modeling
Strong financial analytical and evaluative skills
Proven capacity to provide technical advice to senior government officials, development partners, and stakeholders in relation to Financial Management matters;
Ability to determine and review priorities, plan and meet deadlines, with minimal supervision
Team player, with good interpersonal skills, and proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts and multi-disciplinary teams
Computer literacy including accounting and Microsoft packages, specifically in an advanced excel
Psychometric Domains
Problem solving
Competence / Skills
apply here : https://recruitment.mifotra.gov.rw/#:~:text=%3C!doctype%20html%3E,body%3E%3C/html%3E
Date and Timings:
27-03-2025 9:04 AM to 31-03-2025 11:59 PM
