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Project Accountant

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

ADRA the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church—part of the 20-million strong Adventist community, with hundreds of thousands of churches globally and the world’s largest integrated healthcare and education network.

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http://www.adrarwanda.org/

JOB VACANCY

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is seeking to recruit a qualified, self-motivated candidate to fill the position of an accountant.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Project Accountant in the School Feeding and WFP Programme Project to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies, and providing comprehensive financial reports. The Project Accountant will work closely with project managers and the finance team (he will reporting to the Finance Director) to maintain financial controls and optimize project profitability, and contribute to overall project success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Track and monitor project budgets, expenses, and timelines, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company standards.
  • Prepare and review detailed financial reports, forecasts, and variance analysis for assigned projects.
  • Oversee and manage invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and project-related financial transactions.
  • Assist in the preparation of project cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts.
  • Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure project budgets are adhered to and financial objectives are met.
  • Manage project-related accounting entries, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the accounting system.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Having a professional certificate (CPA, ACCA etc.…) with experience of 3 years.
  • Having a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) with 5 years of experience
  • Proven experience as a Project Accountant or in a similar accounting role.
  • Strong proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new accounting software and technologies.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, clients, and other teams.
  • Experience with accounting software Sun Plus is an added value.

How to Apply:

The duty station will be in ADRA Head office in Gasabo District, Kacyiru Sector, interested candidates who meet the above requirements can bring the application letters specifying the position to ADRA Rwanda head office Kacyiru near Uganda Embassy not later January 22,2025 at 4.00pm and  the submission can be on line through ADRA email: Info@ADRA-Rwanda.org

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please mention "Project Accountant Application" in the subject line of your letter or email.

ADRA is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Geoffrey S. N Kayonde

Country Director

ADRA RWANDA

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