Kigali · Accounting outsourcing for Rwandan businesses

Outsourced accounting
in Rwanda, run by
senior finance operators.

A complete finance function — bookkeeping, RRA filings, RSSB payroll, EBM compliance, monthly close, IFRS for SMEs reporting, and CFO-grade advisory — delivered from Kigali by people who have run finance inside real businesses.

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/01 · Scope

What's actually
included.

A full statutory and management finance function — not a part-time bookkeeper with a spreadsheet.

We take ownership of the routine work so you can focus on running the business, and we surface the numbers leadership actually needs to make decisions.

Statutory & compliance

  • 01
    RRA monthly & annual filingsVAT, PAYE, withholding tax, quarterly CIT instalments, annual corporate income tax, and reconciliations to the ledger.
  • 02
    RSSB payroll returnsPension and medical contributions filed and reconciled monthly to payslips and bank movements.
  • 03
    EBM compliance & VAT integrityEBM issuance reconciled to sales, input VAT supported by valid receipts, exposures flagged before they become penalties.
  • 04
    IFRS for SMEs statutory accountsYear-end financial statements prepared to a standard that survives audit, lender, and investor scrutiny.

Operational finance

  • 05
    Bookkeeping & monthly closeTransaction posting, bank and mobile money reconciliation, accruals, prepayments, and a defined monthly close cadence.
  • 06
    Payroll administrationMonthly payroll runs, payslips, PAYE and RSSB filings, expat and board-fee handling, contractor withholding.
  • 07
    Accounts payable & receivableSupplier processing, approval workflow, payment runs, customer invoicing, collection follow-up, and aging discipline.
  • 08
    System & chart of accounts setupQuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Odoo, or Zoho — set up around your operating model, not generic templates.

Decision-grade reporting

  • 09
    Management accounts & cash forecastingMonthly P&L, balance sheet, rolling 13-week cash, and variance against budget — explained, not just produced.
  • 10
    Investor & board reportingGroup-format reporting packs, KPI tracking, and the financial narrative behind the numbers.
  • 11
    Audit & due-diligence readinessWorking papers, supporting schedules, and reconciliations that an external auditor or investor can sign off on without rework.
/02 · Packages

Three engagement shapes,
scoped to your real workload.

Bookkeeping & statutory compliance

Day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, RSSB returns, EBM reconciliation, and annual IFRS for SMEs statutory accounts.

For SMEs with stable operations and a clear scope.

Full finance function

Everything in Essentials plus monthly management accounts, rolling cash forecast, payroll, AR/AP management, and a quarterly board reporting pack.

For growth-stage companies and investor-backed businesses.

Finance leadership

Everything in Growth plus senior finance leadership: FP&A, investor reporting, fundraising support, M&A and due-diligence readiness, board-level strategic input.

For companies preparing to raise, restructure, or scale aggressively.

Pricing is scoped after a short call. We size monthly fees by transaction volume, entity count, payroll headcount, and reporting cadence — so the quote reflects your actual workload, not a generic tier.

/03 · Handover

Taking over from your
existing bookkeeper
without losing a month.

A clean handover takes 2–4 weeks. We start with a diagnostic of opening balances, bank and tax reconciliations, and outstanding filings, then agree a cut-over date and — when needed — run a parallel month so nothing falls through the cracks.

  • W1
    Diagnostic & opening-balance reviewTrial balance, bank reconciliations, RRA and RSSB filing status, and any historical exposures.
  • W2
    System, access & chart-of-accounts setupSoftware access, banking and RRA portal authorizations, refined chart of accounts.
  • W3
    Cut-over & first closeFirst full month of bookkeeping, statutory filings, and reconciliations under our ownership.
  • W4
    Reporting cadence liveMonthly close calendar, management reporting format, and review meetings established.
/04 · FAQ

Common questions about
accounting outsourcing in Rwanda.

What does accounting outsourcing in Rwanda actually cover? /01

Day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly close, VAT and PAYE filings with the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), RSSB pension and medical contribution returns, EBM reconciliation, payroll, AR/AP management, and preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS for SMEs. More senior packages add cash forecasting, management accounts, board reporting, and CFO-level advisory.

Are you registered with ICPAR? /02

Our Rwanda engagements are delivered under the supervision of finance professionals qualified under recognized international bodies (ACCA, CPA) and work to ICPAR-aligned standards. For statutory audits, we coordinate with independent ICPAR-registered audit firms — we deliberately do not combine bookkeeping and external audit on the same client.

Which accounting software do you support? /03

We work with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, Odoo, and Zoho Books — and on the ERP side with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, NetSuite, and Odoo. If you do not yet have a system, we will recommend one based on your transaction volume, multi-entity needs, and reporting requirements.

How do you handle EBM and VAT for VAT-registered businesses? /04

For VAT-registered companies, we reconcile EBM-issued invoices to your sales ledger, ensure input VAT is supported by valid EBM receipts on the purchase side, prepare and file the monthly VAT return through the RRA portal, and flag any exposure (unsupported input VAT, late EBM issuance, reverse-charge transactions) before it becomes a penalty.

Do you handle payroll, PAYE, and RSSB? /05

Yes. We run the monthly payroll calculation, produce payslips, file PAYE with RRA, file pension and medical contributions with RSSB, and reconcile contributions to actual payments. We can also handle expat payroll, board fees, and contractor withholding.

Can you support a Rwandan subsidiary of an international group? /06

Yes — this is a meaningful part of our work. We keep statutory books to local RRA and IFRS for SMEs standards while producing group-format management reports (IFRS, US GAAP-aligned mapping, or your group chart of accounts). We also coordinate with group auditors and handle intercompany, transfer pricing documentation, and consolidation packs.

How fast can you take over from an existing bookkeeper or finance team? /07

A clean handover typically takes 2–4 weeks. We do a short diagnostic of opening balances, reconciliations, and outstanding filings, agree a cut-over date, and run a parallel month if needed to ensure nothing falls through the cracks during the transition.

What does it cost? /08

Monthly fees depend on transaction volume, number of entities, payroll headcount, and whether you need management accounts or CFO-level advisory. We scope after a short call so the quote reflects your actual workload, not a generic tier.

Ready to hand off your
finance and accounting in Rwanda?

Tell us where you are — first hire, scaling team, preparing to raise, or cleaning up legacy books. We'll come back with a tailored scope and a realistic transition plan.

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