Accountant

Job Posting Organization:
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent research organization that works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. Established with a mission to influence policy and catalyze change across various systems, WRI operates in more than a dozen focus countries and collaborates with partners in over 50 nations. With a workforce of over 2,000 staff, WRI is dedicated to advancing gender and social equity in its mission, ensuring equal opportunities in employment and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Job Overview:
The Accountant position at WRI Rwanda is a hybrid role that requires the individual to be present in the office at least 8 days per month while living within a reasonable commuting distance. The role is crucial for executing day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with WRI's internal controls, donor requirements, and applicable statutory frameworks. The Accountant will support the full accounting cycle, including transaction processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. The position involves close collaboration with the Africa Finance and Accounting team, as well as Operations and Program teams, to ensure efficient financial operations and adherence to policies and procedures. The Accountant will report to the WRI Rwanda Finance and Operations Manager and will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting the organization's mission in Africa.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Accountant will be responsible for a variety of finance and accounting tasks, including conducting the first level review of invoices submitted in Workday ERP, creating invoices for the Finance and Operations departments, and performing initial reviews of accounting adjustments and journal entries. The role includes preparing and uploading payroll and other accounting journal entries in the ERP system, managing the supplier onboarding process, supporting internal and donor audits, and managing staff advances and receivables. The Accountant will also support monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and bank statements, maintain an organized archiving system for financial documents, monitor cash positions, and assist with funding requests. Additionally, the role involves processing vendor payments, staff advances, and expense reimbursements, ensuring timely remittance of payroll-related statutory deductions, and supporting payroll preparation and compliance. The Accountant will collaborate with HR to maintain accurate staff leave balances and assist in procurement and logistics activities as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance. An accounting certification such as CPA or ACCA is considered an added advantage. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills, and experience in applying accounting principles in processing financial transactions. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to handle high-volume transactional accounting work accurately.

Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance is required for this position. Additional professional qualifications such as CPA or ACCA certification are preferred and will enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant work experience in an accounting and finance department, preferably within the NGO sector. Experience in processing accounting transactions in an ERP environment and handling high-volume transactional accounting work is essential. Familiarity with financial audits and compliance requirements is also beneficial.

Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of French is considered an added advantage, enhancing communication capabilities within the organization and with partners.

Additional Notes:
This position is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence at least 8 days per month. The salary for this role is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI is unable to support visa applications, and existing work authorization is required for candidates applying for this position. The application deadline is set for 13 November 2026, and candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes along with cover letters through the specified application portals.