Finance Specialist (Under Contract)

CITY OF KIGALI (COK)

Post: 1
Under Contract

Posted on: Sep 7, 2026
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

Psychometric Test

Written

Oral

REPORTS TO
Director of Finance Unit

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities:

Participate in the preparation of action plans and budgets;

Reviews and finalizes final and mid-term budgets for all allotments including development of detailed justifications;

Participate in budget negotiations with MINECOFIN;

Consolidate revenue collection reports in collaboration with RRA;

organize the budget revision process

Preparation of annual, quarterly and monthly cash plans of the City of Kigali in collaboration with other departments;

Preparation of periodic fund requests from the Treasury;

Generate purchase orders for internal approval.

Processing commitments for different requests;

Ensure all invoices and various requests received from the financial controller are well verified before payment;

Check payment documents for further processing;

Ensure all invoices from external parties (contractors, suppliers, etc.) are paid in due time and safe keep transaction supporting documents;

Record all transactions properly in IFMIS or other accounting software and submit the monthly consolidated report within the stipulated deadlines;

keep bank accounts, ensure monthly bank statements and account overviews are produced regularly;

produce bank accounts reconciliation statements;

Quarterly evaluate of CoK expenditure vouchers to guide the next quarter disbursement;

execute strong internal control systems in decentralized entities to ensure transparency and accountability;

deliver technical / financial assistance to all implementing decentralized entities in the CoK;

Consolidate the financial reports and generate the accounting information of decentralised entities;

Preparation of periodic budget execution and financial statement reports;

keep and regularly update of CoK assets inventory register;

make sure that the preparation and evaluate of periodic inventory and fixed asset report is timely produced;

track the implementation of the employees’ performance contracts and their appraisals in the finance department;

Consolidate and submit the annual performance evaluation report of employees to DAF for further evaluate;

track the preparation of the payroll lists, fringe benefits of all concerned staff at the finance department;

Facilitate external and internal audit of the CoK;

Facilitate process of internal and external audit of different NBAs under CoK supervision;

Preparation and submission of activity plans and periodic reports;

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
3 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Finance with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
1 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree in Accounting with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
1 Years of relevant experience

Master’s Degree Finance with CPA/CPFA/CPFM intermediate level /ACCA Foundation Level (Completion of ACCA Applied Skills papers)
3 Years of relevant experience

master's degree in Management with a CPA intermediate level /ACCA Fondation Level ( Competion of ACCA Aplied Skills Papers), Or CPFA/CPFM
1 Years of relevant experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

Integrity

Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

Inclusiveness

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Client/citizen focus

Professionalism

Commitment to continuous learning

Resource management skills

Analytical skills

Decision making skills

Time management skills

Risk management skills

Digital literacy skills

Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage.

Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices and financial data reporting

Communication skills

Knowledge of Rwanda's financial management standards and procedures

Knowledge of Rwanda Public Financial Law

Budgeting skill

Analytical skills;

Planning and organisational, Budgeting skills

Problem solving skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks

Result oriented

PSYCHOMETRIC LANGUAGES

English

Français

PSYCHOMETRIC DOMAINS

Problem solving — Competence / Skills

Decision making — Competence / Skills

Analytical skills — Competence / Skills

Time management — Competence / Skills

Clear and Effective Communication — Communication skills