Accountant
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Fixed-term
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Job description
CALL OF APPLICATION
1. Background
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.
Job Title
Position: ACCOUNTANT (1)
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.
Key Responsibilities
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 & Experience
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.
At least one year of relevant professional experience (preferred).
Having skills in CPA in inter...
1. Background
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.
Job Title
Position: ACCOUNTANT (1)
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.
Key Responsibilities
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 & Experience
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.
At least one year of relevant professional experience (preferred).
Having skills in CPA in inter...