Accountant

Job Description

Obrigado Business Funds Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and competent Accountant to support financial operations, ensure accuracy in financial reporting and maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. The candidate will be working at Kigali, downtown building and reports to the company Managing Director.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Management accounts and Financial Reporting

• Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly management accounts and Financial reports and year-end preparation of financial statements,
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

2. Bank accounts and cashbook reconciliations

• Conduct the monthly Bank and cash book account reconciliations and ensure the month-end closure process is done. 

3. Maintenance of Trial Balance and General Ledger Account

• Bookkeeping and documentation and ensure the financial records including general ledger, trial balance data are accurate and up-to-date. 
• Perform account reconciliations of all ledger accounts, including banks, supplier, customer accounts, tax and payroll accounts.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Timely process the clients, suppliers and staff and other external parties accounts and ensure timely payments in line with the company policies and procedures 

• Manage debtors accounts and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Monitor creditor accounts and follow up on timely payments,

5. Budgeting

• Preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and report variances.

6. Compliance and Taxation

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and file tax returns (WHT, VAT, PAYE, corporate Income tax, and other applicable taxes.) in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely tax payments in compliance given deadlines
• Support audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

7. Internal Controls

• Implement and maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.

8. Payroll Support

• Assist in payroll processing and ensure accuracy of salary payments and statutory deductions.

9. Record Keeping and Documentation

• Maintain proper filing and documentation of all financial records.
• Ensure records are audit-ready at all times.
• Ensuring that all the cashbooks are updated on a regular basis. Posting should be done on daily basis
• Controlling the company petty cash 

10. Maintenance of fixed Asset register

• Controlling the maintenance of the company fixed asset register. The register must be maintained and updated at all times.

• Safeguarding the company assets/ resources from unauthorized use or theft and misappropriation
• Keep all company resources including information pertaining to the company and not divulge company information pertaining to unauthorized parties 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field from recognized University
• Experience: 2 years of practical experience in auditing, financial accounting and banking sector is an added advantage
• Knowledge & Skills: Strong proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Rwandan tax laws and credit sector,
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a requirement
• Open minded and focused
• Possess high levels of Integrity, professional behavior and confidentiality
• Driven by excellence

How To Apply

Interested candidates are required to send their application documents (CV, cover letter, and certificates) to via the email ,hr@sharpenjobs.com

Application Deadline:22/September/2026