Finance Officer at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Rwanda 2026

FINANCE OFFICER AT AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF) RWANDA

About AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Rwanda

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the global HIV response, currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 50 countries including Rwanda. AHF Rwanda has been registered in Rwanda since 2006 and is committed to supporting the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Health in its efforts to curb the HIV epidemic by providing HIV prevention, counseling, HIV testing, treatment and care services to the people of Rwanda.

AHF's mission is to provide cutting-edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Its core values are to be Patient-Centered, Value Employees, Respect for Diversity, Nimble, and Fight for What's Right.

POSITION: Finance Officer
Location: Eastern Province, Rwanda
Organization: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Rwanda
Deadline: 3 April 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day finance and accounting functions of AHF Rwanda. This includes ensuring proper documentation, timely preparation of payment vouchers, timely dispatch of cheques to staff and vendors, accurate submission of accountabilities, and full adherence to AHF policies and procedures. The role also involves working closely with the accounting firm to ensure that partner advances, staff advances, and travel advances are tracked and liquidated on time for month-end reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure implementation and adherence to AHF global finance policies and procedures
Receive and review all financial documents
Prepare requisition forms, payment vouchers, and all supporting documents
Ensure all vouchers are approved by respective authorities
Receive and record all accountabilities and cash refunds received from staff and partners
Review monthly partner expense reports in line with budgets and support financial discipline in fund utilization
Ensure timely submission of accountabilities as per AHF policy and procedures
Maintain a proper filing system for all financial documents
Record and enter all disbursement and receipt transactions into accounting records
Dispatch cheques and EFT confirmations to respective vendors and recipients
Prepare support documents for periodical reports
Prepare and submit cash receipt reports on a weekly basis
Prepare monthly cash calls in collaboration with the FAM
Administer petty cash in accordance with AHF policies and never allow the float to fall below approved thresholds
Manage the office safe and ensure adherence to financial standards
Participate in annual budget development and management
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and supervision to any accounts staff as directed by the supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

University degree in Accounting or Commerce
Part qualification in any professional course ACCA, CPA, or CAT is a MUST
Minimum of 3 years working experience with an international NGO or development agency
Demonstrable knowledge of donor financial and accounting procedures, IFRS, budget monitoring, and auditing
Excellent computer skills, especially Excel spreadsheets and MS Word
Experience with accounting software or ERP systems is an added advantage

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES