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One Acre FundRwanda Financial Advisory Associate
One Acre Fund is an organization founded in 2006 that provides smallholder farmers with high-quality farm supplies, accessible credit, modern training, and agricultural services to improve…
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One Acre Fund is an organization founded in 2006 that provides smallholder farmers with high-quality farm supplies, accessible credit, modern training, and agricultural services to improve their productivity and income. Operating under the local brand Tubura in Rwanda, the organization works alongside the government to boost food security and connect farmers with markets for high-impact crops. The Rwanda Financial Advisory Associate will take full ownership of internal and external financial…
Job Description
One Acre Fund is an organization founded in 2006 that provides smallholder farmers with high-quality farm supplies, accessible credit, modern training, and agricultural services to improve their productivity and income. Operating under the local brand Tubura in Rwanda, the organization works alongside the government to boost food security and connect farmers with markets for high-impact crops.
The Rwanda Financial Advisory Associate will take full ownership of internal and external financial reporting, compliance, grant management, and strategic financial planning for the Rwandan program. This position suits an experienced finance professional ready to oversee financial closes, tax compliance, budget analyses, and donor reporting for major partners like the Howard Graham Buffer Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation. The selected candidate will partner with department leaders to deliver data-driven financial insights, build driver-based models, and manage financial risk.
One Acre Fund maintains a professional culture focused on ongoing learning, featuring weekly check-ins, mentorship, performance feedback, and bi-annual career reviews to support long-term professional development.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Oversee financial report quality, budget-versus-actual analysis, and management reports adhering to IFRS standards
- Direct tax compliance workstreams, mitigating risks associated with VAT, invoicing, and related-party transactions
- Monitor grant expenditures, budgets, and fund utilization for major partners such as the Mastercard Foundation and the Howard Graham Buffer Foundation
- Partner with department leaders to drive monthly and quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
- Develop and maintain rolling gross margin models, receivables trackers, and performance management tools
- Build and update driver-based financial models that connect operational results to financial outcomes
- Identify, evaluate, and monitor financial, tax, and operational risks while recommending appropriate mitigation steps
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Strong working knowledge of taxation, accounting standards, and financial reporting principles
- Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel, along with experience using data analysis and financial modeling tools like Power BI
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills across various teams and seniority levels
- Citizenship or permanent residency in Rwanda
Qualifications
- Prior experience in financial analysis, audit, or financial reporting within a managerial capacity in a fast-paced setting
- Professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Housing
- Comprehensive benefits package
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Where is this job located?
The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda.
What are the education and certification requirements?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A professional certification such as an ACCA or CPA is strongly preferred.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are due by February 2, 2027. The employer reviews applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Is salary information provided?
The posting does not specify the salary for this role.
Who is eligible to apply for this role?
This position is exclusively open to citizens and permanent residents of Rwanda.
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