Job position of Accountant – Payables at Letshego

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Accountant – Payables

Sector:

Finance and investment

Letshego Rwanda Limited (Letshego Rwanda) was established in Rwanda in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Letshego Holdings Limited (LHL), a pan Africa financial services group that is headquartered in Gaborone. LHL is the largest indigenous BSE-quoted company with a current market capitalisation in excess of BWP 5 billion (US$ 500 million) that places it in the top 40 sub-Saharan Africa companies (excluding-South Africa). Since inception Letshego Rwanda has been operating as a regulated credit only microfinance company. In 2013, Letshego Rwanda obtained a deposit-taking microfinance licence from the National Bank of Rwanda.

Website:

http://www.letshego.com

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Letshego Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1998; it’s headquartered in Gaborone and has been publicly listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) since 2002. It is an inclusive finance focused group with consumer, micro-lending and deposit-taking subsidiaries across sub-Saharan Africa.

An opening has arisen within Letshego Rwanda Limited LRL for the below-mentioned position. This role is tenable at LRL. The incumbent will serve as a key member of Finance team. The requirements of the role are outlined below:

POSITION: Accountant – Payables

• Reports to: The incumbent will report to Finance Controller.

• Location: Head Office ( KIGALI RWANDA)

Purpose of the Job:

To ensure accurate, timely, and transparent processing of all accounts payable transactions, supporting the institution’s operational efficiency, financial integrity, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Receive, verify, and process vendor invoices in line with approved budgets and procurement procedures.
• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure all supporting documents are complete and properly authorized.
• Maintain an updated accounts payable ledger and schedule.
• Process payments through bank transfers, mobile money, and cheque preparations as applicable.
• Manages logistics processes.
• Oversees the disbursement, recording, and reconciliation of petty cash funds.

Vendor Management

• Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure timely settlement of dues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and maintain professional vendor relationships.

Expense & Compliance Management

• Review employee expense claims for compliance with policies.
• Ensure all payables comply with microfinance operational guidelines, accounting standards, tax laws, and donor requirements (if applicable).

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable, advances, and prepayments.
• Reconcile the company’s loan and deposit books across the various database systems used by the organization.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare AP-related reports for internal use, audits, and regulatory submissions.

Internal Controls & Documentation

• Maintain proper filing of supporting documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Ensure adherence to internal control procedures to safeguard the institution’s financial resources.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Banking, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in microfinance or banking, including supervisory or branch management roles.
3. Strong understanding of microfinance lending methodologies, credit risk, and operational procedures.
4. Proven leadership, team management, and performance coaching skills.
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
6. Proficiency in using core banking systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Embrace the Group uniquenesses

The job holder shall, at all times embrace Group uniqueness’s set out below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Sound knowledge of tax laws and regulatory compliance requirements.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Essential and Desired Competencies

Deadline:Friday, 19th December 2025

How to apply:

Send your Application that includes; Cover letter, CV & Academic documents To rw_recruitment@letshego.com

Must put the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Please note that selection will be conducted on a rolling basis. The recruiter reserves the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.