Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) was created by the management agreement between the Government of Rwanda (through RDB) and African Parks Network, to manage Nyungwe National Park for 20 years starting from October 2020. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the post of General Accountant in Nyungwe National Park. The candidates must be Rwandan, technically skilled with good problem-solving ability, be enthusiastic, motivated, reliable, and able to execute tasks independently.
JOB TITLE: General Accountant
RERORTING TO: Finance Manager

Duties and Key responsibilities not exhaustive
1. Carrying out Monthly supplier reconciliation and ensure that all reconciling transactions are investigated and clear;
2. Preparation of weekly aged accounts receivable analysis for submission;
3. Gathering supporting documentation to aid in the processing of relevant entries in Serenic;
4. Carrying out WIPs reconciliation as well as updating fixed assets records;
5. Receive, keep and verify all suppliers’ invoices for accuracy and completeness (Comparison of invoice amounts, rates with the buying order rates/contract rates);
6. Verifying if the proof of payment for Sales invoices are reflected properly to the NMC Accounts and investigate if there are discrepancies;
7. Capture/post the suppliers’ invoices into the accounting software – Serenic Navigator System per the approved chart of accounts.
8. Gathering audit supporting documentation for both External audits and Compliance audits;
9. Supporting in preparation of tax annexures and submission of tax returns in due time;
10. Assisting in budget preparation and analysis of Donor Utilization to Donor Income;
11. Performing any other reasonable tasks that can be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Education and Qualification Required
• Bachelor degree in accounting or Finance
• Having completed at least CPA/ACCA intermediated level;
• Having relevant knowledge in tax matters;
• Excellent degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Excellent computer literacy with high proficiency in Microsoft excel (advanced)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Result driven with a strong capacity to work autonomously;
• Compliance oriented;
• Professional Etiquette and integrity;
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda;
• Adhesion to African Parks values;
• Strong willingness to live in a rural setting and experience living in remote locations;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and overtime;
• Exposure of working with a multi-currency set up;
• 2 years’ experience in accounting and finance related Fields;
• Auditing skills;
• Between 25 and 40 years of age.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided bellow no later than 17th October 2024. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on nmc.recruit@africanparks.org . Successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.
Applications must include the following documents:
• Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager
• Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
• Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience
• Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references
• All the documents should be in one pdf document and named after your name and position, for example: Name, Nyungwe General Accountant, 2024.
Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted, if you don't hear from us within two weeks after submission deadline, know that you have not been shortlisted.

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