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Finance Manager (National Staff)

Category

Accounting / Finance

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/28/2026
26 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

Finance Manager (National Staff) | Job in Rwanda Finance Manager (National Staff)

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate the cash requirements for the
  • Monitoring cash balances in the Kigali bank accounts,
  • Review and approve the financial aspects of bid analyses up to
  • Prepare designated balance sheet reconciliations in
  • Ensure that any discrepancies or reconciling differences are promptly reported to the Finance Controller (FC) and that appropriate corrective actions are taken,
  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports as required.
  • Review and approve the financial aspects of requisitions up to
  • Support effective financial management of donor-funded grants by ensuring compliance with Alight and donor financial policies and procedures,
  • Ensure monthly financial information is received from all field offices on time for posting to the General Ledger,
  • Review Field Office Training and Support

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience working with financial accounting systems, preferably in Sylogist, Sun Systems, Accpac, Serge, Quickbooks, etc…,
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda,
  • Management experience skills in leading a team ,
  • Excellent Microsoft Application package skills,
  • Excellent organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick deadlines,
  • Strong coordination and leadership skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting multiple staff members,
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills and report writing skills,
  • Experience creating monthly financial reports and spending projections,

How to Apply

About Alight
Alight (formerly the American Refugee Committee) is an entrepreneurial humanitarian organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for and with the displaced. We reject the traditional 'beneficiary' model in favor of co-creation, ensuring that our customers' lived experiences, insights, and aspirations guide our programs. Our work spans emergency response, health, clean water, shelter, and economic empowerment, all designed to move individuals from vulnerability to resilience and joy.

Mission

Alight exists to walk alongside those who are on the arduous journey of displacement, helping them build lives of joy, dignity, and purpose.

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