QSSR-UDL-HOF-HEAD OF FINANCE

 


Job Title:  Head of Finance and ICT Finance and ICT
Department: Finance and ICT
Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports:
•    Finance Manager
•    ICT Manager

Job Purpose:
To provide leadership in the management of financial and ICT resources of the organization

Responsibilities and Job Dimensions 
Key Responsibilities
•    Coordinate the formulation and implementation of financial and accounting policies, regulation and procedures.
•    Coordinate the preparation, design and maintenance of proper computerized accounting and financial system.
•    Oversee the formulation, interpretation and application of ICT policies, procedures, rules and regulations within UDL
•    Advise top management on financial and ICT decisions.
•    Carry out overall financial and ICT planning for UDL.
•    Design, monitor and supervise the implementation of internal control measures and systems to safeguard financial and ICT resources of UDL
•    Oversee the preparation, designing and maintaining proper computerized accounting and financial system.
•    Oversee the Preparation the budget for UDL and providing appropriate information, support and advice to the other departments and department heads during budgeting;
•    Assist departmental heads in the management of their budgets through regular provision of detailed financial information.
•    Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and statements of accounts.
•    Oversee maintenance of financial records and preparation of statutory accounts.
•    Liaise with external auditors.
•    Account for funds disbursed for projects and exercising appropriate expenditure control.


Decision Making/ Job Influence 
•    The role makes decision on budget preparation, utilization of resources including finances, and IT equipment, staff management issues and work plan implementation timelines

Working Conditions 
•    The role operates under normal working conditions.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes 
Academic Qualifications / Skill
•    Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a business related course.
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field from a recognised institution s

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies).
•    Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting such as CPA or ACCA
•    Be a Registered member of institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda

Previous relevant work experience required
At least 10 years’ experience with at least 3 years as a Finance Manager.

Functional Skills:
•    Leadership skills
•    Keen to detail
•    Organisational skills
•    Analytical skills

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
•    Integrity
•    Team player 
•    Interpersonal relations

Note: The deadline for the application is no later than Monday, February 3rd 2025. 
          Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted