Finance Manager (FM)

About the Organization

Living Water International (LWI) is a faith-based non-profit organization that helps communities in developing countries to create sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs in response to the global water crisis. Living Water International has been operating in Rwanda since 2007.

Position Overview

LWI Rwanda is hiring a Finance Manager to lead all finance operations at the LWI Rwanda Country Office. The role ensures strong financial systems, internal controls, and compliance with applicable legislation, LWI policies, and international best practices. The Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership, supervises finance staff, supports management decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis, and safeguards organizational financial and physical assets.

The position is located at Living Water International Rwanda Country Office in Kigali.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports in line with the Chart of Accounts, accounting checklists, and finance procedures
• Ensure proper recording of accruals, payroll entries, depreciation, and prepayments
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure complete supporting documentation
• Review journal entries and accounting records for accuracy and completeness
• Produce monthly burn rate, budget vs. actual, and accrual reports for Senior Management
• Analyze significant variances and provide explanations with recommendations

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support the Country Director in preparing the annual country budget with realistic estimates
• Enter and maintain approved budgets in the financial system
• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and disbursement plans
• Lead preparation of Program Generated Revenue (PGR) budgets
• Advise management on financial performance, risks, and corrective actions