About the job WASAC -Program Manager (Finance and Administration)

Organization: WASAC

Location: Head Quarter

Open Position: 1

Reports to: SPIU Coordinator

Nature of Contract: Short Term Contract

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial and accounting records of the unit in accordance with the National and AfDB financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries as well as petty cash.
• Ensure adherence to WASAC financial and accounting policies and procedures are consistent with various laws and regulations in Rwanda.
• Review the management and financial reports for completeness and ensure that board papers are prepared monthly and quarterly.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual budget projections and create pipeline projections. Plan ahead, assess present and potential financial risks, and create and put into action mitigation plans.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual external audit and internal audits.
• Approve payments within the Project Implementation Unit and ensure that all accounting transactions are correctly posted.
• Initiate, develop and maintain sound and mutual relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the financial risk and revenue collection process within the Project Implementation Unit.
• Monitor the divisions budgetary performance highlighting key variances for Management action.
• Cultivate a working environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and transparency among work units/departments and across WASAC Group Ltd.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the SPIU Coordinator

Minimum Requirements

1. Master’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting.
2. ACCA, CPA or PMP will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).

OR

1. Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, business administration, Accounting.
2. ACCA, CPA or PMP will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of 8 years’ experience in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).

• Maintain the financial and accounting records of the unit in accordance with the National and AfDB financial regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries as well as petty cash.
• Ensure adherence to WASAC financial and accounting policies and procedures are consistent with various laws and regulations in Rwanda.
• Review the management and financial reports for completeness and ensure that board papers are prepared monthly and quarterly.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual budget projections and create pipeline projections. Plan ahead, assess present and potential financial risks, and create and put into action mitigation plans.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual external audit and internal audits.
• Approve payments within the Project Implementation Unit and ensure that all accounting transactions are correctly posted.
• Initiate, develop and maintain sound and mutual relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the financial risk and revenue collection process within the Project Implementation Unit.
• Monitor the divisions budgetary performance highlighting key variances for Management action.
• Cultivate a working environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and transparency among work units/departments and across WASAC Group Ltd.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the SPIU Coordinator

• Financial management
• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Communication
• Audit preparation
• Payment approval
• Financial reporting

• Master’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Finance, and Accounting.
• ACCA, CPA or PMP will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).
• OR Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, business administration, Accounting.
• ACCA, CPA or PMP will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in donor-funded projects ((e.g., USAID, EU, UN agencies, World Bank or AfDB).