Accounting, finance Jobs at BioNTech SE, ASA International (Rwanda) Plc among other Companies

Deadline of this Job: 14 August 2022
Who We Are

We are a global immunotherapy company. Our 3,000+ colleagues globally are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We leveraged our mRNA technology to develop a COVID-19 vaccine which became the first mRNA drug approved for human use.

What We Do With The BioNTainers
We want to improve healthcare by making our innovations accessible worldwide. Therefore, we developed the first modular mRNA-manufacturing facilities based on a container solution called “BioNTainers”. The aim is to build a regional manufacturing network in Africa, with Africa, for Africa.


Why We Need You
The BioNTainers will be equipped to produce a range of mRNA-based vaccines targeted towards the needs of African Union member states. You will become part of the regional staffing team, driving the establishment of the regional African end-to-end mRNA manufacturing network.

Finance Controller*
The Finance Controller is responsible for a smoothly running Procure-to-Pay process at the Rwanda site. This includes ensuring that purchase orders are placed properly and also approved promptly, and that our suppliers are paid as agreed. The Specialist is also the interface to central accounting and Treasury to ensure that the accounting records and payment transactions are accurate.

Your Main Responsibilities Are
• Close cooperation with global Finance functions to set-up a local Procure-to-Pay process
• Ensure that all initial orders and payments are managed properly and compliant
• Close cooperation for initial cost tracking to ensure an always up-to-date financial business case calculation
• Project support (e.g. asset accounting, SAP etc.)
• Setup of proper e-banking processes to be compliant and transparent with respect to payment transactions
• Ensures a properly run Procure-to-Pay process
• Responsible for managing the local accounting records for fixed assets
• Reviews clearing accounts and open aged items and derives corresponding actions
• Interface between central accounting and the local Rwanda site
• Supports monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
• Project support (e.g. asset accounting, SAP etc.)
• Provide liquidity planning and financial status reporting Education

What you have to offer.
• Accounting degree. CIMA desirable

Professional experience:
• 5+ years including Tax law (business essential), budget deviations, asset account register, deprivation, P&L. Cost tracking & reporting (HQ).

Languages:
• Fluent written and verbal English

Competencies:
• Very high process comprehension
• Good SAP skills
• High degree of conscientiousness and diligence
• Pronounced team & communication skills
• Tax law experience
• Knowledge related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley-Act) / internal control systems
• Familiar with payment processes and cash flow planning
• Trustworthy & dependable (making payments on behalf of the organization)
• All rounder

Benefits & Compensation.
We offer a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.





Deadline of this Job: 19 August 2022
Loan Officers
Working hours: Full Time
Reporting to: Branch Manager
About the ASA International (Rwanda) Plc:
ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (subsequently referred to as “ASA Rwanda”) is a for-profit, deposit taking Microfinance Institution licensed by National Bank of Rwanda and incorporated under The Companies Act, No.103495622 in Rwanda in 2014 and started operations in 2016, currently serving small business in 30 branches across the country. ASA Rwanda is a subsidiary of ASA International listed on London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest international Microfinance institutions in the world operating in 13 countries in Africa and Asia.
Vision: Reduce poverty by improving the lives of the underprivileged with a key focus on female entrepreneurs.
Mission: We have a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress.
Objective: Providing Microfinance loans for business purpose to low-income entrepreneurs with an objective of improving financial inclusion and realize socioeconomic progress. Our loans provide an alternative to low income entrepreneurs without access to credit from traditional banks. We provide these loans using the ASA Model. ASA Model was introduced by Md. Shafiqual Haque Choudhury, co-founder of ASA International, who sadly passed away in February 2021. Read more about our co-founder and tributes to his contribution on www.asa-international.com .

Role summary
We are looking for fresh and energetic loan officers to join the entire team to perform and support on raising the portfolio. The Loan Officers will be responsible Client management the existing Loan Portfolio, creating their own portfolios, reducing overdues but not limited. Job Responsibilities
• Conducting ASA Rwanda members' (clients') recruitment and screening them;
• Visiting clients door to door on a regular basis;
• Orienting members of the particular loan products and services;
• Make regular contact with the group and clients in the field and educate them on ASA Rwanda and products as well;
• Building and maintaining a substantial and high-quality loan portfolio;
• Mobilizing savings from existing and potential clients
• To process a loan application form, verify client's income-generating activities (IGA) and other related issues as per ASA Rwanda's policy and strategy;
• Propose, disburse and collect installments from the clients on a regular basis;
• Manage groups as per the policy of ASA Rwanda and make sure the paybacks is done as planned;
• Verify the clients and guarantor's details before disbursing loans;
• Provide effective quality and timely customer service to clients;
• To accomplish day to day activities as required;
• Any other job assigned by the company/holding management in considering the greater interest of the company;

Job Qualifications and Requirements
• Minimum having Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Highly interested to work in the field and with diverse categories of business-persons
• Tactful in mobilization and product promotion.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda.
• Willing to live with others in the designated office residence
• Willing to be transferred anywhere within our operational areas in Rwanda.
• Strictly having a motorcycle driving license CAT A and willing to ride a motorcycle where appropriate
• Quick learner and influential person;
• Honest, polite and interpersonal character;
• Well organized, self-confident, timekeeper and accountable;
• Be atleast 30 years old and below, fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Ready to provide his or her three (3) guarantor upon request job application


Deadline of this Job: 29 july 2022
Accounting Secretary
In The Framework Of Ensuring The Full Functionning And Daily Operationalization Of Rwanda Council Of Veterinary Doctors
Background Information To The Recruitment
The Law N° 56/2013 of 09/08/2013 establishing Rwanda Council of Veterinary Doctors (RCVD) and determining its mission, organization and functioning was gazetted on 21/10/2013. RCVD is a statutory body which is mandated to ensure that its members provide quality and reliable services as far as the veterinary profession is concerned ;

The specific mission of the Council include the following :
• To control entry of persons into practice of the profession, set professional conditions for admission and decide on applications for the practice of the profession ;
• To ensure that all members comply with the rules, standards and code of ethics of veterinary profession ;
• To be responsible for the honor and dignity of the veterinary profession ;
• To protect and promote the interest of the veterinary profession ;
• To resolve conflicts and settle disputes that may arise between a member of the Council and his/her client ;
• To monitor and exercise disciplinary measures over the members of the Council ;
• To participate in the development of curricula and teaching programs for veterinary doctors, veterinary technicians and other animal husbandry experts ;
• To regularly train the members of the Council and assist those that have just finished their studies to get experience in the profession ;
• To intervene in cases requiring the expertise of veterinary doctors ;
• To cooperate with regional and international Councils.
In context of the above and as a further step in building and developing the Council, RCVD intends to use part of its funds to recruit TWO staff (the Head of Department of Research & Professional Development and the Accounting secretary) to improve full functioning and daily operationalization of RCVD. Females applications are strongly encouraged.

Terms of Reference for the Accounting secretary (Secretaire/comptable)
Location
Kigali – Kacyiru, headquarter of RCVD. Sometimes field missions in different regions of operation of RCVD. Major tasks and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Accountant of RCVD, the Accounting secretary is responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks :

In terms of support to the RCVD Accountant :
• Assisting in performing financial and accounts management of RCVD ;
• Assisting in producing monthly financial statements; including expenditure for the past month and forecasts for the following month ;
• Effecting local payments through different payment modes ;
• Assisting in in proper financial documentation; including maintaining required supporting documents for income and expenses and VAT declarations ;
• Assisting in funds transfers between RCVD and partners ;

In terms of support to the Customer care and logistics :
• Provide administrative support to the office of the Customer care and in charge of logistics of RCVD ;
• Assure the daily management of RCVD website (Mails, chats, complaints, …) ;
• Implementing office management system ;

Assume any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Authority.
Profile
Ao in Accounting.

Key technical skills and knowledge required :
• Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;
• Planning and Organizational skills;
• Communication skills;
• Office Management Skills;
• IT skills, particularly in Financial software (SMART IFMIS)
• Deep understanding of financial accounts ;
• Having at least One year of experience in Accounting and declaration is an advantage;
• Oral and written proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; Knowledge of all is an advantage ;

Duration of the assignment
The duration of the assignment is ONE year renewable based on the performance and availability of the budget. It includes a probation period of six months.
Expected starting date being 16 August 2022

Reporting
The Accountant secretary will report to the Accountant of RCVD. Following narrative reports shall be submitted : activity plan, monthly and quarterly reports


9 Applications(CBS & DCMT) Support Specialist job at MINECOFIN
Deadline of this Job: 05 August 2022
Level:0.I
Job description
• Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous manner.
• Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact, information, and nature of problem or issue.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, build rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers.
• Multi-tasking - Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician.
• Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved, perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's in Finance
3 Years of relevant experience
• Master's in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master's Degree in Accounting
3 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
5 Years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management Sciences
5 Years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Information Management Sciences
3 Years of relevant experience

Competency 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 


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Deadline of this Job: 05 August 2022

Deadline of this Job: 05 August 2022