Rwanda Financial Advisory Associate

The role

The Rwanda Financial Advisory Associate manages end-to-end internal and external financial reporting and compliance for the Rwanda Program. This role involves financial planning, analysis, grant management, and business partnering to support strategic decision-making.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee quality of financial reports, budget-versus-actual analysis, and management reporting.
• Own tax compliance workstream for assigned business units.
• Coordinate with various teams to resolve compliance gaps and manage audit findings.
• Oversee financial tracking, reporting, and compliance for major grants.
• Monitor grant expenditure, budgets, and fund utilisation.
• Advise business partners on operational and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain performance management tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Build and maintain driver-based financial models.
• Lead annual budget preparation and support five-year financial planning.

Required qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and financial reporting principles and standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Experience with financial modelling and data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, or financial analysis with managerial capacity in a fast-paced environment
• Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Housing
• Comprehensive benefits
• Weekly check-ins with your manager
• Access to mentorship and training programs
• Regular feedback on your performance
• Career reviews every six months

Before you apply

• This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
• Applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

About the company

One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. The Rwanda program operates under the local brand Tubura and has more than 3,000 staff.