Apply for Job:Finance Assistant at U.S. PEACE CORPS RWANDA, - CLOSE 23.7.2015 Kigali

U.S. PEACE CORPS RWANDA

Vacancy Announcement:

Finance Assistant

BACKGROUND

The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their

development needs. The three goals of the Peace Corps are: • to help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women;

• To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served;

• To help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans. The Peace Corps currently operates in 74 countries, with over 8,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. Peace Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before closing its offices in 1993. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and Community Health).

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and self-starter with moral integrity to fill this vacancy.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Finance Assistant (FA) assists in budget preparation and financial report activities; examines and processes all non-cashier vouchers, and ensures proper billing and collections. The FA reviews invoices for accuracy prior to processing for payment and prepares payment vouchers and imprest fund disbursements. The FA tracks invoices and open obligations to ensure that vendors are paid promptly and can identify when a payment is overdue. The FA assists in quarterly budget review, establishes and maintains necessary tracking systems for EFT payments; prints payment confirmation for payments made to vendors; photocopies and maintains records of all non-cashier payment vouchers to be shipped to Peace Corps HQ. The FA maintains complete and accurate voucher records so that they are readily accessible for inquiries by vendors or auditors.

The FA serves as Billing and Collections manager and ensures that billing procedures and records are compliant with regulations and policies; coordinates with the Cashier and Executive Assistant regarding payments of Bills of Collection. Monitors time and attendance for staff. The FA regularly monitors Peace Corps Financial System outstanding collections report and ensures timely clearing of BOCs. The FA prepares and monitors quarterly VAT reimbursements. The FA acts as Alternate Cashier.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge: Good knowledge of finance management and/or banking and must be able to understand and apply standardized government regulations; applicable global accounts payable procurement regulations pertinent to contract management; basic finance and accounting with basic imprest experience.

Education:

Degree or Advanced Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.

Prior Work Experience:

Minimum of two years of related work experience required, preferably with the US Government but not necessary.

Language Proficiency:

Fluent English (written and spoken) required;

Fluent Kinyarwanda (written and spoken) preferred.

Abilities and Skills:

Good interpersonal skills/relationships, outgoing, independent worker, highly organized, proactive, hardworking, focused, and must have attention to detail.

CV and cover letter ONLY must be submitted as a Word document using Times New Roman, Font size #11 to recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov no later than July 23, 2015 at 3pm. No phone calls or paper applications will be accepted. No applications will be returned.

The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency.