Job Description

The
accountant
will
be responsible for
maintaining
accurate
financial records, managing day-to-day accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and donor requirements. Working under the Finance Manager, the Accountant will handle payments, reconciliations, reporting, and support the hospital in
maintaining
transparency and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Record Keeping

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  Record all financial transactions
  in accordance with
  accounting standards and hospital policies.

• 
  Prepare and process vouchers, payments, and receipts.

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  Maintain up-to-date ledgers and ensure
  timely
  posting of all transactions.

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  Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and other balance sheet items monthly.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

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  Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documents before payment.

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  Prepare payments (cheques, bank transfers, mobile payments) and ensure proper authorization.

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  Track outstanding receivables and follow up on collections from insurers, donors, and partners.

Budgeting & Financial Reporting

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  Support preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.

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  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.

• 
  Monitor expenditures against budgets and report variances.

• 
  Assist
  in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to
  auditor
  queries.

Compliance & Internal Controls

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  Ensure compliance with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) tax obligations, including VAT, PAYE, and other statutory deductions.

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  Maintain proper filing and documentation for all accounting records.

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  Support implementation of internal control procedures and financial policies.

Collaboration & Support

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  Work closely with procurement, billing, and administration teams to ensure accuracy of financial data.

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  Support inventory verification and fixed asset management.

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  Provide financial data for
  donors
  and government reporting as
  required.

• 
  Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 
  Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.

• 
  Minimum of 3–5 years’ accounting experience, preferably in a healthcare or NGO environment.

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  Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS) and Rwandan financial regulations.

Core Competencies

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  Integrity, confidentiality, and strong ethical standards.
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  Accuracy and attention to detail.