Welcome to the finance assistant experience,You are hired at a Kigali-based consulting firm specializing in taxation, compliance, and financial advisory services for businesses operating across Rwanda and East Africa.

You will be joining the Corporate Advisory & Compliance Division, a department that ensures clients remain aligned with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) regulations, pension reforms, and the evolving financial landscape.

Your direct supervisor is Ange, Senior Tax Manager, who will guide your daily assignments. You’ll also work closely with:

• Eric – Audit Associate, responsible for verifying client compliance with VAT and withholding tax rules.
• Claudine – Payroll Specialist, focusing on pension contributions and employee tax matters.
• Patrick – Legal Liaison, managing client disputes and appeals with RRA.
• Diane – Financial Analyst, who supports businesses with forecasting under new tax incentives.

The company’s mission is to strengthen Rwanda’s financial resilience by helping firms comply with new tax reforms, pension rules, and foreign exchange regulations, directly contributing to NST2 priorities of mobilizing domestic resources, enhancing financial inclusion, and supporting business growth.

This entry-level Finance Assistant role is vital because you will be the first line of defense against client non-compliance, ensuring accuracy in filings, pension contributions, and EBM2.1 electronic invoicing. Your work safeguards businesses from penalties and supports Rwanda’s national development goals by ensuring sustainable tax revenues and stronger social protection systems.

During this immersive experience, you will work on real projects: preparing tax returns, analyzing deductible expenses, verifying EBM invoices, assisting clients with pension reform queries, and ensuring correct application of withholding taxes and incentives.

Key Skills you will develop:

• Understanding Rwandan tax compliance frameworks
• Mastering EBM2.1 digital invoicing
• Applying deductible vs. disallowable expenses rules
• Supporting pension reform implementation
• Handling withholding tax obligations
• Navigating foreign exchange directives
• Preparing professional financial reports

With commitment and excellence, you can grow into a Senior Associate or Compliance Officer, helping Rwanda achieve its vision of becoming a regional financial hub while ensuring fairness and transparency in taxation.