The Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum (RYAF) is a national umbrella platform that brings together youth organizations, individual youth farmers, and young entrepreneurs engaged in agribusiness across Rwanda. The Forum operates across multiple agricultural sub-sectors, including:

• Crop production
• Livestock
• Agro-processing and value addition
• Agricultural inputs
• Agro-services (extension, marketing, food packaging, mechanization, seed multiplication, etc.)
• ICT for Agriculture

RYAF was established to transform youth perceptions of agriculture by promoting business-oriented agriculture and positioning agribusiness as a viable and profitable career path. As an employer organization representing youth in agribusiness, RYAF convenes, integrates, and amplifies the voices of young people engaged in primary agriculture, agro-processing, value chains, and ICT4Ag.

The Forum mobilizes youth in both urban and rural areas to raise awareness of modern agribusiness practices and leverage the opportunities available in the agricultural sector.

Purpose of the Position

The accountant will be responsible for managing daily financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial reporting and budgeting processes. The role is essential in enhancing financial transparency and operational efficiency within RYAF.

Responsibilities or duties

The accountant will perform the following duties:

Financial Management & Record Keeping

• Record daily financial transactions using QuickBooks.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of financial records.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Perform monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Assist in tracking project and operational expenditures.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure adherence to organizational financial policies and donor requirements.

Financial Controls

• Support implementation of internal financial controls.
• Identify and report financial risks or irregularities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Proven experience using QuickBooks for financial recording and reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Having skills in CPA in intermediate level. Inclusivity is an added advantage.

Experience needed

• At least one year of relevant professional experience (preferred).

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Women and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

• Record daily financial transactions using QuickBooks.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of financial records.
• Ensure timely submission of financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Perform monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations.
• Support preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Assist in tracking project and operational expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure adherence to organizational financial policies and donor requirements.
• Support implementation of internal financial controls.
• Identify and report financial risks or irregularities.

• QuickBooks
• Accounting principles
• Reconciliations
• Financial reporting
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Written communication skills
• Verbal communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Proven experience using QuickBooks for financial recording and reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Skills in CPA in intermediate level.