Urwego Bank PLC is dedicated to providing financial services to the people of Rwanda. Motivated by Jesus Christ�s call to serve those in need. Its mission is to achieve economic spiritual transformation in the lives of underserved, using financial services and tested trainings as we share Jesus Christ�s love.

Website:
http://www.urwegobank.com/
Mission

To provide a ladder of opportunity to underserved communities in Rwanda, as we proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Method

We share the hope of Christ as we provide financial services and biblically-based training that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.

Motivation

The love of Jesus Christ motivates us to identify with those living in poverty and be His hands and feet as we strive to glorify God.

17th February 2020

TEMPORARY JOB OPPORTUNITY

Accountant (Temporary)

Urwego Bank Plc is dedicated to providing financial services to the people of Rwanda. Motivated by Jesus Christ�s call to serve those in need. Its mission is to achieve economic spiritual transformation in the lives of underserved, using financial services and tested training as we share Jesus Christ�s love. Urwego Bank wishes to recruit (1) qualified, competent, committed and proactive Accountant to support the Finance Department at Urwego Bank Plc Head Office.

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance Department

Reporting to: Budget and Accounting Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Location: Head Office

JOB SUMMARY.

To provide administrative and accounting support to Urwego Bank PLC�s Finance Function to ensure it effectively and efficiently provides high-quality service to the bank.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote and fulfill Urwego Bank�s 3Ms as listed above while working within a Christ-centered environment that is mission-driven, community-oriented and results-driven.

Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness

1. Ensure a personal, healthy spiritual balance within the family, work, and church life through the adoption of biblical personal and spiritual disciplines; and

2. Conduct daily work, make decisions and help Urwego Bank make decisions in a way that witnesses to the presence, power, and love of Jesus and the reality of his Kingdom on earth.

Payments, data entry, and reconciliations

Verify authenticity, completeness, and accuracy of supporting evidence from suppliers and prepare payments instructions
Ensure proper filing al
Bookkeep payrolls and ensure that payroll liabilities accounts are cleared
Reconcile accounts receivable and/or accounts payables and make relentless follow up to keep aging low
Reconcile and clear suspense accounts daily
Liaise with other concerned departments for any un-cleared item
Taxation

Compute and file tax returns namely VAT, withholding tax, income tax in line with applicable rulings;
Ensure filed tax returns agree with the book of accounts balances, and clear any imbalances after thorough reconciliation and investigations
Grants management

Ensure grants records in accounting software are up to date in line with grant covenants;
Prepare financial reports for submission to donors and grant coordinators
Ensure that all payments pertaining to any grants are clearly assigned to the due grants
Assist auditors hired by donors or the bank in their audit endeavor and responsibly meet their demand
Meet any query from donors or other partners
Fixed Asset Management

Update asset register with the acquisition, disposal, and depreciation/amortization
Prepare assets movement schedule that agrees with balances in the book of accounts
Ensure that all assets are with the correct custodians as per the schedules in their offices and conduct physical verification to agree on physical assets with data in the asset register
Ensure that tag for tangible assets are updated and accurately reflected in asset management software
Keep a close liaison with a department with the custodian of fixed assets to timely dispose or retire any fixed assets definitively withdrawn from use
Participate in the auction process of fixed assets and other redundant assets upon management approvals
Financial reports and accountability

Actively participate in daily and periodic preparation of bank financial reports by ensuring that financial data are fairly stated through reconciliations and review
controlling income and expenditure
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience

University Degree in accounting or business-related subject
Advanced level in accounting professional courses namely ACCA or CPA
Knowledge, skills, and qualification

Have a strong mastery of accounting principles and concepts to maximize the integrity of financial records
Excellent skills in the use of spreadsheet mainly excel
Have experience of at least 2 years working experience in accounting or auditing being a plus
Be pro-active and ready to work under pressure to strictly meet deadlines as imposed by external stakeholders or internal time frame of duties
Be capable of maintaining strong internal controls in the course of duty discharge to prevent financial, legal, operational and other perceivable risks
Be capable of maintaining professional and technical knowledge by keeping current with financial manual, BNR regulations, procurement policy, SAT and latest development in IFRS and other best practices
Be result-oriented and live Christians values of humility and customer care to mention but a few
Be a team player and a good communicator
How to apply

Interested and eligible applicants should send the following documents to [email protected] not later than 1st March 2020 at 5 pm.
Applications should be addressed to the HR Department
Motivation letter explaining your suitability for the position,
Curriculum vitae with 2 referee names,
Degree Certificate
Copy of ID and additional certificates if any.
Recommendation from your Church with a validity of not less than 6 Months
Personal and signed Statement of Faith (Written by the Applicant)
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for the test.

Thank you.

Urwego Bank PLC

Management