Accountant

Position: Accountant

Organization: RATWA SACCO HUYE

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Head Office

Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

RATWA SACCO HUYE is inviting qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Accountant at its Head Office.

Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance & Administration, the Accountant will:

• Complete assigned duties accurately and within the required time.
• Follow instructions provided by the employer or authorized supervisors.
• Properly use and take care of equipment provided for work.
• Respect working hours, schedules, and workplace requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of institutional information.
• Provide the required identification documents before starting employment.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and regulations governing the Cooperative's activities.
• Ensure the organization's accounting systems comply with applicable accounting standards.
• Verify cash records and general ledger balances against month-end cash collection and deposit reports.
• Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and accounts payable.
• Prepare asset inventories in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Review ledger accounts and monitor balances to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare interim and annual financial statements and close accounting books at the end of each financial period.
• Support audit activities by providing auditors with required information and implementing audit recommendations.
• Prepare financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets, and submit periodic reports to relevant stakeholders such as the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
• Reconcile accounts with debtors and creditors.
• Reconcile inter-branch, inter-district, and inter-bank accounts and investigate differences or unreconciled balances.
• Maintain accurate member and share registers.
• Review and certify payroll, travel allowances, per diem, and related payments.
• Consolidate financial statements from branches.
• Process bankers' cheque requests and related transactions.
• Prepare annual tax declarations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Finance & Administration or other authorized senior management, provided they comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience.
• An accounting certification is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience working in Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) or Banks.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulatory requirements, accounting principles, and tax laws.
• Good computer skills and experience using Core Banking Software.
• Strong financial reporting skills.
• Good planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Application Documents

Interested candidates should submit:

• An application letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of RATWA SACCO HUYE.
• An updated CV.
• Copies of academic certificates.
• A copy of National ID.
• Other supporting documents proving relevant professional experience.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted physically to:

RATWA SACCO HUYE – Head Office

Office of HR, Procurement and Logistics

Deadline: 19 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

Issued in Huye, 5 October 2026

DUSENGIMANA Osee

Chairperson of the Board of Directors

RATWA SACCO HUYE