Accountant Payables at Letshego Rwanda Limited (Deadline: 19 December 2025)

A High-Impact Finance Career Opportunity in Kigali, Rwanda

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to take your career to the next level? Letshego Rwanda Limited—one of Africa’s leading inclusive finance institutions—is hiring an Accountant – Payables to strengthen its finance operations and support its continued growth.

If you are passionate about accuracy, internal controls, vendor management, and financial integrity, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a trusted, fast-growing financial services brand with operations across sub-Saharan Africa.

 

About Letshego Rwanda Limited

Founded in 2004, Letshego Rwanda is a subsidiary of Letshego Holdings Limited (LHL), a pan-African finance group headquartered in Gaborone and publicly listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. LHL has grown into one of the largest indigenous companies in the region with a market capitalization exceeding BWP 5 billion (approximately USD 500 million).

Letshego Rwanda operates as a deposit-taking microfinance institution licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda since 2013. The company is known for delivering accessible, technology-driven financial solutions aimed at improving lives and empowering communities.

Working at Letshego means joining a forward-looking organization that values innovation, excellence, integrity, and customer-centric financial inclusion.

 

Position Overview

Job Title: Accountant – Payables
Reports To: Finance Controller
Location: Kigali, Rwanda (Head Office)
Employment Category: Full-Time
Deadline: 19 December 2025

The Accountant – Payables plays a critical role in the finance department by ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely processing of all accounts payable transactions. The role strengthens operational efficiency and supports compliance with both internal and regulatory financial standards.

 

Primary Purpose of the Role

To ensure all vendor payments, staff claims, advances, and financial records are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in strict accordance with accounting principles, tax laws, internal controls, and organizational policies.

You will be the financial gatekeeper for all outward payments ensuring the institution’s financial resources are well managed, protected, and efficiently utilized.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Invoice & Payment Processing

• Receive, verify, code, and process all vendor invoices in line with approved budgets and procurement procedures.
• Prepare payment vouchers ensuring completeness, accuracy, and approval compliance.
• Maintain and update the accounts payable ledger and aging schedule.
• Process payments through bank transfers, mobile money, and cheque issuance.
• Coordinate and support logistics-related financial processes.
• Manage petty cash disbursement, replenishments, and reconciliation.
• Ensure all payments are processed within approved turnaround times.

 

2. Vendor & Supplier Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve any discrepancies.
• Track supplier invoices, payments due, and outstanding balances.
• Respond to supplier inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Build and maintain positive vendor relationships to support smooth operations.

 

3. Expense & Compliance Oversight

• Review staff expense claims for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Ensure all payable transactions comply with microfinance operating standards.

Enforce compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, and accounting standards.

• Support compliance with donor-specific rules and reporting requirements when applicable.

 

4. Reconciliations & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for accounts payable, staff advances, and prepayments.
• Reconcile loan and deposit books across multiple internal database systems.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes.
• Prepare accounts payable reports for audits, internal review, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute financial insights for decision-making and process improvement.

 

5. Internal Controls & Document Management

• Ensure proper filing, organization, and secure storage of all supporting documents.
• Maintain documentation for easy retrieval during audits and compliance checks.
• Strengthen internal controls by ensuring adherence to financial procedures.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and recommend improvements where necessary.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (IFRS), financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Solid knowledge of tax laws and regulatory requirements in Rwanda.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

 

Desired Experience (Added Advantage)

• Previous experience in the microfinance or banking sector.
• Familiarity with micro-lending operations and core banking systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
• Vendor management and negotiation experience.

 

Core Competencies Required

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Planning and organizing
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Relationship management
• Initiative and decisiveness
• Effective communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Stress tolerance
• Commercial awareness
• Learning agility

 

Additional Attributes

• High ethical standards and strong discretion with sensitive information.
• Ability to thrive in diverse, multicultural workplace settings.
• Professionalism when dealing with staff, vendors, auditors, and regulators.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following in a single PDF document:

• A professional Cover Letter
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Relevant Academic Certificates

Send applications via email to:
📧 rw_recruitment@letshego.com

Email Subject Line: Accountant – Payables

 Important:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Why You Should Apply

Working at Letshego offers:

• A dynamic and innovative work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Professional growth opportunities
• Exposure to regional operations
• A chance to make real impact in inclusive finance

If you are committed to excellence, accuracy, and responsible financial management, this role is designed for you.

 

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