Department: Sense of Africa Rwanda

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially driven Accountant to manage financial reporting, ensure statutory compliance, maintain accurate financial records, and support budgeting and financial control within a dynamic tourism environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling bank statements and accounts, and conducting financial analysis, along with effective petty cash management.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices and payments, monitoring customer accounts, maintaining accurate records, reconciling statements, and overseeing gorilla permits preparation.
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts, monitor budget performance, report variances, and support cost control initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and accounting standards by preparing tax returns, maintaining documentation, and assisting with both internal and external audits.
• Effectively update financial systems and databases with accurate data and allocations, maintain accounting systems, and provide insightful advice on enhancing financial processes.

• Preparing financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling bank statements and accounts, and conducting financial analysis, along with effective petty cash management.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, including processing invoices and payments, monitoring customer accounts, maintaining accurate records, reconciling statements, and overseeing gorilla permits preparation.
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts, monitor budget performance, report variances, and support cost control initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and accounting standards by preparing tax returns, maintaining documentation, and assisting with both internal and external audits.
• Effectively update financial systems and databases with accurate data and allocations, maintain accounting systems, and provide insightful advice on enhancing financial processes.

• Bachelor of Commerce with CPA III or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a busy tourism accounting/credit management department
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and Tourplan System is mandatory
• Ability to do reports as required
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in and build relationships among team members.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative, and is proactive
• Accuracy & efficiency in handling demanding workload.
• Knowledgeable and can perform routine/non-routine assignments

We invite proactive, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable finance professionals to submit a professional resume with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to hr@senseofafrica.co.ke using the subject line “SOA/RW/HR/KGL/25-26/01: ACCOUNTANT” on or before 29 June 2026.

All applications received will be processed and stored in accordance with the data protection regulations of Rwanda. By submitting your application for this position, you grant us consent to process the personal data provided, including your relevant social media handles and, where necessary, to retain this information in our systems for a duration of twelve months. Upon the expiration of this period, you are welcome to submit an unsolicited application to update our records should you express interest in any potential role within our organization.

The salary for this position is competitive and dependent on relevant experience.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
WHILST WE DO OUR BEST TO REPLY TO EACH APPLICATION, NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR OUR NON-RESPONSE.