Budget Officer

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director of Administration and Finance Unit, the Budget Officer will perform the following duties: 

• Under administrative direction, participates in the activities and operations within the Finance Department
• Preparing the institution preliminary and final budgets;
• Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies;
• Prepares regular financial reports and analysis and provides administrative support
• Prepare cost allocation plan & conduct cost/benefit analyses.
• Review departmental staff reports related to the budget.
• Develop the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures;
• Develop and maintain budgets; prepare regular financial reports and revenue expenditure information;
• Cash flow forecasting and management;
• Liaison with Planning department counterpart on matters concerning budget;
• Preparing non-financial performance reports;
• Preparing budget execution reports with explanations on variances;
• Preparing annual budget and MTEF;
• Responding to audit recommendations related to budget; and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing budgetary policies, procedures and new programs
• Expert knowledge and command of budget development and financial administration of resources;
• Knowledge of cost analysis techniques;
• Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters;
• Advance computer skills;
• Experience in operation of complex computerized financial systems such as FMIS;
• Proven and sustained communication skills including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations on key issues while articulating options and giving recommendations;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French; Knowledge of all is an advantage.