The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Local Financial Officer Jobs in Rwanda

Position Overview

The local Finance Officer is expected to support the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Kigali regional office in all activities related to on-going projects by ensuring proper implementation of financial and accounting procedures as detailed in the office manual.

The Finance Officer must have a strong accounting background and a detailed understanding of financial procedures and cash management within an NGO setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the local financial management for the on-going projects managed by the Swiss TPH regional office in Kigali in conjunction with the head office in Basel

• Assist Swiss TPH management in ensuring proper financial oversight of programs and adherence to donor financial management requirements

• Undertake all actions related to tenders, acquisitions, contracts, and payments as directed by the Regional Office Coordinator, Senior Basel based project leaders, and the Program Manager

• Track the distribution of funds in direct relation to budget allocations

• Monitor local cash accounts and request funds as needed from Basel

• Account for office expenses

• Prepare monthly local financial statements for review by senior accounting staff in Basel

• Any other financial duties assigned by the project leaders and regional coordinator in collaboration with the administrative assistant.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or other related relevant discipline, CPA preferred

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience working with international NGOs working in a multi-cultural setting

• 3 or more years of direct finance and accounting experience including knowledge of cash management, financial reporting, and budgeting.

• Knowledge of procurement practices and bid proposals in compliance with local requirements

• Working experience in coordinating with overseas offices including monthly financial reporting

requirements

• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French (examples of written products required)

Professional competencies

• Demonstrated integrity, competence, and commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of Swiss TPH

• Acceptance and sensitivity to cultural, gender, religious, and ethnic diversity

• Commitment to results-based management and reporting

• Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills

• Computer proficiency (word, excel, power point, financial reporting software.).

Travel

The position requires occasional visits to regional field offices.

It is anticipated that travel will be less then 10% of the time.

Employment period

January 1 – 31 December 2021

Remuneration: This is a local hire position. Swiss TPH offers a competitive salary based on a predetermined pay scale as well as comprehensive health care coverage through the Rwanda Health Insurance scheme.

Equal Opportunity

Swiss TPH is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the workplace and during recruitment.

All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Rwanda

How to Apply

All candidates who meet the above job requirements should send their application letters together with their detailed curriculum vitae (CV) showing contact details including email, telephone/cell phone numbers, and copies of academic and professional certificates to the address below.

This is a rolling application process. Candidates will be reviewed when completed applications are received.

All applications must include a CV, cover letter (1 page maximum), and three references.
Applications should be emailed to: Edith Uwimanzi Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
Kigali, Gasabo, KG 501 ST 9 Email: stph.recrutment@gmail.com

The subject line should read: Local Finance Officer

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

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