Job Description
Job Title: Finance Lead
Organization: Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI)
Location: KN 304 St, N3, Kigali, Rwanda
Position Type: Full-time
Expected time to start: Immediately
Length of contract: 1 year inclusive of 3 months probationary period with possibility of renewal
About Us
IMPA-NU-RO is a Kinyarwanda word that translates as “good advice” or “guidance.” Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) is a young women-led national non-governmental organization legally registered and authorized to operate in Rwanda. As a nonprofit organization, IGI fosters women empowerment and builds girls’ agency with registration number N° 763/RGB/NGO/LP/11/2021 issued by the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB).
The founder of the organization was determined to address teenage pregnancy issues resulting from poor or no access to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services, among others.
Our values: Passion, Humanity, Accountability, and Integrity.
Our mission: We are a young women-led Rwandan non-governmental organization, striving to improve women and girls’ lives through education, capacity building, counselling, socio-economic empowerment, and advocacy to ensure a healthy and dignified lifestyle.
Our vision: A Rwandan society where women and girls have healthy and dignified lives, are meaningfully engaged in communities, and economically empowered.
Job Summary
The Finance Lead is responsible for the financial health of the organization by managing financial procedures. Duties include planning budgets, participating in audits, monitoring transactions, and preparing invoices.
To succeed in this role, the candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and systems. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks. Ultimately, the Finance Lead will oversee the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency.
- Assist in the preparation and planning of budgets.
- Maintain records and receipts for all daily transactions.
- Ensure financial records are up-to-date with the latest transactions and changes.
- Contribute to financial audits.
- Monitor all bank deposits and payments.
- Perform periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems.
- Prepare balance sheets.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Advise on the organization’s fundraising strategy.
- Ensure fundraising complies with relevant legislation and effective financial systems.
- Prepare and present budgets for new or ongoing work.
- Advise on financial implications of strategic and operational plans.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Represent Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) at meetings and events as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be Rwandese.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
- At least one year of work experience in the field.
- Proven technical skills in using accounting software (QuickBooks).
- Proficiency in computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluent in English (oral and written) with good knowledge of Kinyarwanda.
- Ability to work independently and in a team to manage tight deadlines.
- Professional qualification as CFA/CPA is an added advantage.
- Being a youth is considered a plus.
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents not later than October 10, 2025:
- Updated CV highlighting relevant experience and 3 references.
- Cover letter.
- Professional portfolio (optional but highly appreciated).
All applications should be addressed to the Executive Director of Impanuro Girls Initiative (IGI) and submitted via email to recruitment@impanuro.org with a copy to info@impanuro.org, using the subject line: “Finance Lead.”
We strongly encourage women and people with disabilities to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
