HEAD OF FINANCE AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT - RWANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY

RWANDA REVENUE AUTHORITY P. O BOX. 3987 KIGALI

ADVERTISMENT FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF FINANCE AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT

The Rwanda Revenue Authority is a quasi-autonomous body charged with the task of assessing, collecting, and accounting of Fiscal and Non-Tax Revenues of the Government of Rwanda.

It is therefore, seeking to recruit a qualified, experienced and self-motivated person with good reputation and high degree of integrity to work as the Head of Finance and Revenue Department.

Objective Under the supervision of the Commissioner General, the Head of Finance ensures effective financial management of RRA and supervises the overall activities within the Finance Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Prepare Departmental Strategic and Business Plans for the Department of Finance and Play a an active role in Corporate Planning for Rwanda Revenue Authority.

2.Develop, regularly review, maintain and enforce implementation of financial management processes and procedures to be implemented within Rwanda Revenue Authority and ensure their alignment with the Organic Law of State Finance and Public Financial Regulations 3.Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Financial Management Systems of Rwanda Revenue Authority, maintain the Chart of Accounts for Rwanda Revenue Authority and ensure consistence with the overall Public Sector Standards.

4. Develop and implement procedures for assessing and implement measures to ensure that Rwanda Revenue Authority obtains Value for Money in all its activities and operations so as to identify cost savings and hence contributing to the efficiency in RRA’s operations.

5. Develop, implement and regularly review the Risk Management Systems to ensure existence of adequate measures to manage, monitor and protect government revenues and other financial resources under control and responsibility of Rwanda Revenue Authority.

6. Coordinate and manage Donor Funds under responsibility of Rwanda Revenue Authority and enforce compliance with policies, standards and the requirements of donor agencies as required by the conventions and MoUs with the government of Rwanda.

7. Oversee and Coordinate all financial reporting functions of the organisation including the preparation of periodic Entity and Revenue Accountability reports as well as the Financial Statements of Rwanda Revenue Authority, ensuring compliance and consistency with the requirements of National Legislation and the financial reporting requirements of donors.

8. Play an active role in the preparation of Government Consolidated Financial Statements for the Republic of Rwanda and ensure their accuracy and completeness.

9. Oversee the activities of the commercial banks handling government revenues as well as ensuring adequate and effective bank reconciliation process in the organisation.

10. Ensure existence of adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs and advise management over Working Capital position and needs of the organisation.

11. Oversee and coordinate the activities of both Internal and External Independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are attended to and addressed.

12. Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings while presenting the Annual Budget, Financial Statements and Financial Policies of Rwanda Revenue Authority.

13. Coach and mentor the accountants and management of the department for purposes of empowering them in performing their duties effectively.

14. Manage staff under responsibility of finance function and coordinate all the Human Resource functions of the department of finance

Job Specification:

Qualifications:
Accounting professional recognized by IFAC (ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc) or a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Public Finance, and Management specializing in Accounting/Finance in an Accredited College or University.

Possession of a recognized level of Professional Qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CIMA for bachelor’s degree holders will be an added advantage.

Experience:

•At least 5 years experience ;
in a relevant position and in a complex organization or
in handling Public Finance or
In a related field of an Institution that handles Taxes.

Required Skills and Abilities: •Computer skills with knowledge of Computerised Accounting Software most preferably SAGE •Ability to interpret and apply financial rules, regulations and knowledge of the provisions of the Organic Law on State Finance •Ability to manage and coordinate financial accounting activities performed at diverse revenue offices across the country •Proven ability to communicate effectively both written and orally •Excellent strategic, analytical, organizational and change management skills •Ability to work under pressure and for odd hours •Report writing skills for both Qualitative and Quantitative Information •Proven leadership abilities and ability to evaluate work with massive data •Possesses high degree of integrity •Ability to be innovative •Risk Management skills

Guidance on Applying:

•Interested candidates should download the “Job application form” from the RRA website: www.rra.gov

•Job application letter, Job application form, curriculum vitae, a copy of national identity card, notarized degree certificate addressed to the Chairman, RRA Board of Directors should be submitted to the Commissioner General’s Office, Rwanda Revenue Authority, not later than (Tuesday), 5th July 2012 at 5:00 pm.

Ben KAGARAMA Bahizi Commissioner General