Accountant

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MUHABURA SACCO BURERA is a District Savings and Credit Cooperative (D-SACCO) established following the consolidation of 17 U-SACCOs operating within BURERA District, in accordance with the Government of Rwanda SACCO's consolidation framework.

MUHABURA SACCO BURERA invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the following position:

ACCOUNTANT (1 position)

Position Name

ACCOUNTANT

Reports

Head of Finance

Responsibilities & tasks

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Finance & Administration:

To work diligently on the assigned tasks on time and to produce results;

To comply with the instructions of the employer or his/her representative;

To take good care of and manage the equipment assigned to him/her in his/her work;

To be at work and respect working days and hours;

To maintain confidentiality of work;

To provide basic identification documents before starting work;

To follow the principles and rules governing the conduct of the Cooperative's business activities;

Ensures that the accounting systems of the Institution comply with the accounting standards;

Verifies the correctness of cash, general ledger account balance with balance carried; according to the month end cash collection and deposit report;

Follows up the status of accounts receivables, and other collections and payables;

Prepares the inventory for asset accounts in cooperation with the concerned departments;

Reviews ledger accounts, track balances for correctness and prepares an interim annual financial statement and closes books of accounts on the end of every fiscal period;

Facilitates audit activities, submits timely financial reports and provides required data and information that maybe required by auditors, implements auditor’s recommendations;

Closes books of accounts, and prepares financial statements (income statement, balance sheets, etc.) and reports to various stakeholders (e.g. BNR) periodically;

Reconciles accounts with debtor and creditors;

Reconciles the interbranch, inter-district and interbank accounts and investigation on reasons for unbalanced/unreconciled accounts;

Maintains share and member register;

Checks and certifies correctness of payroll, travel allowances, per diem and related payments;

Consolidates financial statements of branches;

Processes banker’s cheque requests and transactions;

Prepares the annual tax declaration;

Any other duty that does not conflict with the laws and regulations as requested by the Head of Finance & Administration or his/her superior authority.

Qualification Criteria/Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with at least a Second Class Upper Division, and have attained at least the Intermediate Level of CPA (Certified Public Accountant), which will be considered an added advantage. Proven years of relevant experience.

Accounting or Microfinance management certification would be added value.

Minimum five (3) years of experience in accounting of MFIs/ Banks.

Advanced knowledge of related statutory and regulatory banking compliance regulations, accounting principles, and tax laws.

Good skills in the use of computers and Core Banking Software.

Good financial reporting skills.

Good planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.

Integrity

Having Under 45 years old .

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

an application letter addressed to the Chairperson of Board of Directors of MUHABURA SACCO BURERA, stating the position applied for;

a detailed curriculum vitae (CV);

certified copies of academic and professional certificates;

a copy of the national ID

Applications should be submitted by email at recruitment.bureradsacco@gmail.com and cc mathias.ndahimana@muhabura.dsacco.rwno later than 26/11/2026 at 17:00

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to pass for Exam.

Done at BURERA on 12/11/2026

Claire MUKESHIMANA

Managing Director

MUHABURA SACCO BURERA

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