About the job
The Accountant and Administration Officer plays a vital role in overseeing the financial operations of BeneFactors Ltd, a pioneering company dedicated to providing working capital to Rwandan SMEs. In this position, you will manage the company’s financial records, process payments, generate EBM receipts, and maintain our office facilities alongside internal documents. Your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial as you track our assets and ensure that our internal database is consistently updated and accurate. Additionally, you will handle a variety of ad hoc tasks as they arise.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will collaborate closely with our external accounting partner on technical issues and liaise with account managers regarding client-related matters. We are committed to investing in your professional development, offering compensation that reflects your experience, which includes medical insurance, RSSB contributions, and a gym membership. For the ideal candidate, we are open to funding professional training programs such as CPA exams and business English classes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize Xero accounting software to manage company records, reconcile accounts, and prepare monthly financial reports with support from Jali Partners.
- Handle client transfers and ensure accurate reconciliation of payments received.
- Oversee tax obligations and other payments to suppliers, creditors, and employees, including communication with RRA for tax declarations.
- Prepare basic forecasts for operational expenses and manage the corresponding budget.
- Maintain up-to-date accounting notes and administrative operations manuals, working with the accounting partner and CEO.
- Address all payment-related inquiries, resolving issues with domestic and international banking partners.
- Reconcile transfers in our internal database, assisting the CEO in preparing periodic portfolio reports for investors and BNR.
- Manage office operations, including digital filing systems.
- Supervise employee benefits programs, including bonuses, meals, English classes, and more.
- Execute additional administrative tasks as required.
