Director of Finance Under Statute at GICUMBI DISTRICT:Deadline: Aug 16, 2023

Job Description

– Coordinate the planning and budgeting, activity implementation and performance progress reporting (financial statement and budget execution report), monitoring and evaluation of the Unit and supervise all staff therein;
– Elaborate, at Unit level, actionable strategies (including resource mobilisation) meant to localise national policies and implement the District Council’s decisions pertaining to finances and economic development;
– Supervise the elaboration of the budget for the whole institution and work hand in hand with all heads of Departments and or Units to prepare and consolidate periodical cash flow plans of the District and periodic fund requests;
– Coordinate the process of payments of goods and services delivered by private operators to the District and check the conformity and accuracy of payment requests before disbursement of funds;
– Serve as a member of the District Technical Coordination Committee and advise the institution on matters pertaining to the sustainability of finances and economic development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Finance

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in management with specialisation in Finance /Accounting or Professional Qualification recognised by IFAC (ACCA, CPA, etc)

3 Years of relevant experience

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Finance

3 Years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in management with specialisation in Finance /Accounting or Professional Qualification recognised by IFAC (ACCA, CPA, etc)

3 Years of relevant experience

Competency and Key Technical Skills

Integrity

Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.

Inclusiveness

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Client/citizen focus

Professionalism

Commitment to continuous learning

Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting

Communication skills

Knowledge of Rwanda’s financial management standards and procedures

Knowledge of Rwanda Public Financial Law

Strong IT skills, particularly in Financial software (SMART IFMIS)

Time management skills

Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage

Leadership and management skills

Complex Problem Solving Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Budgeting skills

Judgment and Decision Making Skills

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