Accountant & Tax Consultant (Chinese Client Focus) | Job in Rwanda

Accountant & Tax Consultant (Chinese Client Focus) Job Description: Accountant & Tax Consultant (Chinese Client Focus) Job Overview We are looking for a highly disciplined and ethical Accountant to manage the financial and tax requirements of our Chinese clientele operating in Rwanda. The ideal candidate must be a professional who prioritizes integrity and law-abiding practices above all else. We require a principled individual who will ensure that all financial operations strictly adhere to RRA regulations while maintaining a diligent and proactive work ethic. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping and Management: Maintain comprehensive and accurate books of accounts in strict accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Tax Compliance & Filing: Manage the end-to-end tax process, including the timely and accurate filing of VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax (WHT), RSSB and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) to ensure zero penalties or compliance risks. EBM Administration: Oversee the Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) operations for clients, ensuring every transaction is properly documented and compliant with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) mandates. Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the RRA and other government bodies during audits or inquiries, representing the clients with transparency and professionalism. Advisory Services: Provide clear, law-based financial advice to Chinese investors regarding Rwandan tax laws, labor regulations, and investment incentives. Audit Coordination: Prepare all necessary documentation for annual external audits and internal reviews to ensure "clean" financial standing. Other assignment request by supervisor. Core Competencies & Values We are seeking a candidate who defines their professional identity through the following four pillars: Integrity: Absolute honesty in all financial reporting and a refusal to participate in or overlook any form of financial misrepresentation. Law-abiding Conduct: A deep respect for the laws of Rwanda and a commitment to ensuring every client operation is 100% compliant with local regulations. Principled Approach: The courage to stand by professional ethics and accounting standards, even when under pressure, to protect the long-term interests of the firm and the client. Diligence: A meticulous attention to detail and a tireless work ethic to ensure that no deadline is missed and no error goes unnoticed. Qualifications & Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Certification: A member of ICPAR (CPA Rwanda) or ACCA is preferred. Experience: at least 2 years of professional accounting and tax experience specifically within the Rwandan market. Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks) and the RRA e-tax portal. Languages: Native-level English or Kinyarwanda. The ability to communicate in Mandarin or a proven track record of working with Chinese companies is a significant advantage. How to Apply: Please send us your application to chris516@126.com with the Subject line of job title. Accounting intern also needed. Apply Click on the APPLY button to send your application documents: Your application will be sent to the employer immediately (Allowed formats: .doc .pdf .txt .docx) A confirmation email will be sent to you few minutes afterwards You can request any documents archived from our website (ex: a job description, a CV, a cover letter...) Please bear in mind that you should never be requested to pay to get interviews, or to pass extra certifications etc... Get in touch Job in Rwanda - (J.I.R Ltd) KG 611 St #10 Gishushu P.O. Box 4062 Kigali, RWANDA (+250) 788 300 952 info@jobinrwanda.com Our services Advertisement Shortlisting Recruitment Marketing Labour Market Data Jobs elsewhere jobinuganda.com jobintanzania.com jobinkenya.com jobinburundi.com jobincamer.com jobenrdc.com Copyright 2025 Job in Rwanda - Site owner. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site administration