Accountant

Accountant
Rwanda Meteorology Agency (METEO)
Level: 5.II | Posts: 2 | Under Contract
Posted on: 13 July 2026
Deadline: 21 July 2026

Reports To:Director of Administration & Finance Unit

Job Responsibilities

• oversee financial records.
• Update budgetary accounting.
• Update cashbooks.
• Deduct expenses from the budget and file all documents related to those operations.
• Ensure all books of accounts and records related to payments are properly filled and kept under safe custody.
• Ensure timely preparation of all financial reports (statutory, ad hoc and management accounts, including exception reports) for management and the Board.
• Record any taxes withheld and ensure payment to the tax authority is done on time.
• Receive, verify and record all transactions related to payments based on GAAP applicable in the country.
• Perform regular reconciliation statements for all METEO RWANDA accounts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/API Certificate —0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/API Certificate —0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/API Certificate —0 Year of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with foundation level one of CPA/CIA/CPFA/CPFM/ACCA (Applied Knowledge of ACCA) or Stage two of CAT/API Certificate —0 Year of relevant experience

Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills

• Integrity.
• Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Inclusiveness.
• Accountability.
• Communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Client/citizen focus.
• Professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Resource management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Time management skills.
• Risk management skills.
• Results-oriented.
• Digital literacy skills.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and auditing standards (such as IPSAS, IFRS, ISSAs).
• Proficiency in financial management systems.

Note:A transition period for professional certification requirement is three (3) years starting from 01st January, 2021. However, a new entrant without the required professional certification for a given job position shall not be eligible, one (1) year before the expiration of the transition period.

Psychometric Test Language

• English

Psychometric Domains

• Decision making.
• Competence / Skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management.
• Processing speed.
• Attention and concentration.
• Behavioral observations.
• Adaptability and Flexibility.
• Communication skills.

Exams to be Conducted

1. Psychometric Test
2. Written Examination
3. Oral Interview