Senior Finance Officer – Call for Application

Report to: Finance Controller
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Status: Full-time – Term contract

Who We Are:

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), is an International Non-profit Organization headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, which fosters digital inclusion for leadership, economic empowerment, and climate action among young women and men in Africa and the Middle East.  DOT is a vibrant youth-driven community of trailblazing social pioneers equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and drive transformation within their communities. We strive to foster youth potential, bridge digital gaps across communities, and inspire young individuals to partake in an all-inclusive digital economy.  As catalysts of development for over 23 years, our impact extends to over 25 countries.  

Established in 2010, DOT Rwanda is a registered branch of DOT. As a youth-serving and locally-staffed organization, DOT Rwanda has long-standing operations and networks of local and international partners across Government, higher educational institutions, foundations, civil society, and the private sector that extend across diverse urban and rural communities. For 14 years, DOT Rwanda has nurtured the 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial mindset of young women and men, including those in marginalized communities. This has led to the creation of a powerful ripple effect, impacting over 120,000 people, expanding their enterprises, spurring employment, and cultivating community leaders.

DOT Rwanda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is leading a consortium to implement the four-year “Digital Skills for Employability” (DSE) program. This program is implemented by a consortium led by DOT Rwanda and consisting of four youth-serving organizations (KLAB, Igire Rwanda Organization (IRO), CLA-Intango TSS, and SOLVIT Africa), will support more than ten thousand young Rwandans, with a special focus on young women, youth with disabilities (PWD), refugees, and rural youth, by providing them with the digital and entrepreneurial skills needed to secure dignified and fulfilling livelihood in the digital economy.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Finance Officer (SFO) will support the effective financial management of DOT Rwanda, with a key focus on compliance, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, and budget monitoring under the DSE program. The SFO will supervise and mentor the Finance Officer and work under the direction of the Finance Controller.

This role requires a dedicated and experienced professional with a strong financial management background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the Finance Officer in their daily tasks, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure accurate and timely execution of financial processes.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly authorized, recorded, supported by adequate documentation, and accurately coded in the accounting system. Maintain organized financial records to facilitate efficient retrieval for financial statement preparation and audits.
• Review and verify the accuracy of budget line allocations and account coding for all transactions, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is obtained for all payments.
• Manage staff timesheets, ensuring timely submission and accurate record-keeping.
• Oversee staff leave tracking and maintain an updated leave calendar.
• Prepare monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and contribute to the annual preparation of DOT Rwanda’s financial statements.
• Support the Finance Controller in reviewing partner financial reports and documentation for compliance with DOT and donor requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of partner financial reports before uploading them into DOT’s financial management system.
• Collaborate with the Finance Controller to implement and maintain audit recommendations.
• Process staff payroll and stipends, ensuring accurate calculations and adherence to budget allocations.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing and remittance of all statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, maternity leave, withholding tax, CBHI, and CIT), complying with Rwandan tax regulations.
• Maintain an updated inventory of company assets, tracking depreciation, preparing PPE reports, and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Assist the Finance Controller in preparing financial and audit files, ensuring a clean audit trail.
• Support external audit missions from DOT Global and partners, providing relevant program-specific information and documentation.

Qualifications:

• A resident of Rwanda, legally eligible to work in the country.
• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field.
• Accounting Professional Qualification (ACCA/ CPA) is an added value.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in Financial Management Practices, including at least 3 years of direct experience in external auditing, preferably with INGOs.
• Strong knowledge of Rwandan tax laws and NGO compliance frameworks.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAGE, etc.)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English, both written and spoken.
• An ability to prioritize work and meet conflicting deadlines, and excellent time management skills.

What DOT Offers:

• DOT compensation is competitive with local markets, and rates for this position recognize the role’s importance to both DOT’s operations and its global purpose-driven mission.
• The privilege to collaborate with an energetic local and international team dedicated to youth empowerment and systemic change.
• The chance to make a significant difference for youth and your country.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through this Google form (https://forms.gle/58gDbdeh74MRfNyZ6) (A Gmail account is required to view this form and upload documents) by 30 May 2025, at 05 PM Kigali Time. Please note: Application will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline

DOT celebrates diversity and is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that values cross-cultural understanding. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

DOT ensures accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to accommodate you?
Please email recruitmentrwanda@dotrust.org using the subject line: “Senior Finance Officer Enquiry” or call or text us at +250787 241 457  to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct Information.

DOT Rwanda and our partners are a safe and inclusive community, and this opportunity is completely free. If you have been asked to pay or provide anything outside of what has been communicated here, or encounter any other incidents related to your lack of safety during this process, please contact us at rwanda@dotrust.org

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