Financial Accountant at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Department: Finance and Grants Management

Reports To: Accounting and Reporting Manager

Location: Kigali

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role is mainly responsible for managing and processing all incoming invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Receive and review invoices from vendors and suppliers.
• Process and verify a high volume of invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and account coding.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Schedule, Prepare and process payments to vendors, which may include checks, electronic transfers, or other payment methods in accordance with vendor terms.
• Process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
• Maintain and update vendor records and resolve any discrepancies or issues with vendors in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all financial transactions.
• File and archive invoices, receipts, and payment documentation for auditing purposes.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and respond to inquiries related to payments or balances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting principles, and relevant regulations.
• Communicate with internal departments, including purchasing and receiving to resolve discrepancies or issues with invoices.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and address any concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist with audits by providing requested documentation and reports.
• Assist in the month-end closing process by reconciling accounts ledgers and preparing necessary reports.
• Prepare annual financial statements that comply with IFRS
• Perform monthly tax computation to ensure full compliance with tax regulations
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisory authority.

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page.

Application Link