The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is seeking to recruit competent and capable professionals in the following position: "Manager, Financial Accounting (Chief Accountant)"
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of Financial Accounting staff;
- Participate in planning and preparation of annual work plans and budgets;
- Develop and install effective financial management systems and procedures aimed at improving financial reporting and accounting;
- Analyse financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepare financial statements and other reports to summarise current and projected financial position in order to ensure availability of funds to implement planned activities;
- Monitor and track utilisation of capital and operational expenditure against approved plans and ensure that any variances are justified in accordance with approved policies and procedures;
- Devise and implement effective strategies for managing working capital and expenditure programmes;
- Manage and oversee preparation of financial statements, reports and accountings records and advice the Director on their significance;
- Provide technical advice to management and staff on policy matters related to financial compliance of statutory and legal requirements as well as overseeing the interpretation and implementation of government policies related to management of funds
- Initiate and participate in organisational performance reviews and business processes improvement programmes, as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving organisational effectiveness
- Facilitate the work of external auditors and provide all assistance required Participate in recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that selected candidates have the required competencies and are properly oriented and inducted;
- Develop, coach and appraise staff in the division;
- To carry out other duties as directed by the management of the Bank
Academic and professional qualification
- The required candidate must have MBA in Accounting or Finance;
- Must hold professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA or equivalent with one year experience in financial management;
- Maximum Age 40 years.
Important skills and competencies
- Up-to-date knowledge of business and financial management issues;
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of central bank operations;
- Good knowledge and understanding of international accounting standards and best practice;
- Good leadership and management capabilities; Ability to think strategically;
- Good planning and organisation abilities.
The National Bank of Rwanda adheres to the principle of equal employment opportunity. It provides good working environment to its employees with attractive pages, highly ranked welfare schemes and employees development plan.
The interested candidates to the above post are required to complete the online BNR application form available on BNR website; www.bnr.rw. The completed form will be submitted together with photocopies of their degrees and testimonies through recruitment@bnr.rw . Deadline for submission is 20th August 2011 before 5.00 pm.
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