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:
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.rw no 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