Financial Advisory AssociateNew!

Description (Public)

The Financial Advisory Associate owns end-to-end internal and external financial reporting and compliance for the Rwanda programme, covering financial closes, regulatory compliance, stakeholder reporting, financial planning and finance business partnering.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
Oversee the quality of financial reports, budget-versus-actual analysis and management reporting.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards.
Own the tax compliance workstream, addressing VAT, invoicing and related-party transaction risks.
Coordinate with finance, risk and compliance teams on internal controls.
Prepare reporting for external stakeholders and donors.
Support strategic financial planning and analysis for the Rwanda programme.
Partner with programme teams on budget management and financial decision-making.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

Relevant experience in financial reporting, audit or financial analysis, with managerial capacity in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation and financial reporting principles and standards.
Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and experience with financial modelling and data analysis tools such as Power BI.
Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA is an advantage.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong written and verbal communication, translating financial insight for non-financial staff.
Analytical rigour and attention to detail.
Business partnering with programme teams.

How to Apply

About One Acre Fund Rwanda

One Acre Fund is a non-profit social enterprise that partners with millions of smallholder farmers across Africa to help them grow their way out of hunger and build lasting pathways to prosperity. By providing a 'market bundle' of financing, quality farm inputs, training, and post-harvest support, we empower farmers to increase their productivity and build resilient communities. We are committed to a 'Farmers First' approach, operating with the efficiency of a business to deliver measurable impact at the last mile.