Finance & Operations Senior Manager

Number of Hours: Full Time

Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions is registered in Rwanda as the Abundant Leadership Institute Foundation. Click here for an explanation of our legal status in Canada and Rwanda.

Job Description:

As the Finance & Operations Senior Manager you will develop, direct, and manage all aspects of the Abundant Leadership Institute Foundation (ALIF) finances, operations, and logistics including grants and projects in order to ensure the organization and its programs run smoothly.

You will provide overall management of finances, by promoting financial stewardship, accountability, reliability, and accuracy.

Anticipated Start Date: August or September 2020

Reporting to: The Country Director

Working Closely with: The Country Director

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall financial management and reporting of ALIF Rwanda and ensure financial compliance vis a vis all relevant authorities.

• Ensure that accounting requests are resolved and communicated in a timely manner to internal and external parties.

• Ensure that appropriate financial and procurement procedures are in place, well communicated, and properly enforced throughout the organization.

• Invoice funding sources, including calculation of completed units of service.

• Oversee day-to-day processing of accounts receivable and payable, producing regular monthly financial reports and other financial reports as requested.

• Prepare and reconcile monthly activity, generating year-end reports, and fulfilling tax related requirements: tax compliance to Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and disburse Rwanda Social Security Fund (RSSF) staff contributions.

• Maintain and monitor accounting systems and procedures, capturing all billings and receipts, recording all transfers and revenue transactions, and recommending and implementing improvements deemed necessary.

• Ensure full compliance with Rwandan tax law.

• Prepare for local audits in compliance with Rwandan tax law.

• Prepare for a successful re-registration with the Rwanda Governance Board and maintain reporting processes.

• Provide and model servant leadership.

• Oversee operational logistics, support services (such as security, catering, cleaning) and facilities management.

• Oversee logistics for students, facilitators and other guests interested in our work.

• Support the success program participants by overseeing thorough record-keeping and their accommodations.

• Carry out any task or assignment that contributes to the success of ALIF (registered as Kurumbuka in Canada).

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in finance, accounting, management, business administration or a related field).

• Rwandan citizenship.

Expected Experience and Skills:

• Minimum five years of financial, accounting, or project management experience within an international organization OR a Master’s Degree in finance or a related field and three years of financial, accounting, or project management experience within an international organization.

• Practical knowledge of financial systems, budgeting, management, and internal controls.

• Proven knowledge and experience in accounting software (especially Online QuickBooks), spreadsheet applications, and an understanding of data processing concepts and systems.

• Team management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Proficiency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda are an added bonus.

Personal and Spiritual Qualities:

• A strong relationship with Christ and a desire to grow in your faith (required)

• Highly organized (required)

• Excellent interpersonal skills: enjoys working with people, encouraging, sharing ideas, motivating, has a positive ‘can-do’ attitude (required)

• Ability to act as a project leader/implementer and part of a wider team.

How to Apply:

• Download the hard copy of the application form here and email the completed form and the following scanned documents to admin@kurumbuka.org.

  • A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with relevant certificates (notified certificates will be required if a candidate is selected, prior to signing a contract)

  • A copy of your Identity Card

  • A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you are a suitable candidate (max 1 A4 page – longer letters may  be disregarded)

  • A statement of faith*

  • A signed reference letter from your regular place of worship (church)

*A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith, your local church involvement, and how you see this as relevant to your involvement with ALIF (registered as Kurumbuka in Canada).

Closing date for applications: June 9, 2020

Provisional date for interviews: The week of June 15, 2020*

*Please note that interviews will take place in Kigali (the exact location will be communicated to those who are short-listed). All applicants will be sent acknowledgement of their application.

Additional Information:

After the interview has taken place and before signing a contract, the successful candidate will submit the following documents:

• A Police Clearance document

• Notified academic qualification papers and relevant certificates

Our Legal Status:

Our organization is legally registered in both Canada and Rwanda. In Canada, we are registered as the Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions Foundation (Charity Registration Number: 721116713RR0001). However, we are registered in Rwanda as the Abundant Leadership Solutions Foundation (International NGO Registration Certificate Number: 185/ RGB /20). We are in the process of changing our legal name in Rwanda to Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions Foundation so that it aligns with our name in Canada.