Career Opportunities

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

About the Role

MASS is seeking a full-time Finance Specialist to join our Africa Studio team based in Kigali, Rwanda. We are a mission-driven design collective that approaches architecture with an interdisciplinary focus on improving people’s lives in measurable ways. This position is an opportunity to join a dedicated, diverse, and passionate team working to research, build, and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity.

Position Summary

The Finance Specialist will support the day-to-day financial operations of the Africa Studio, with a focus on transaction processing, accounting records, reconciliations, financial documentation, and month-end support.

The role will work closely with Finance, Operations, project teams, employees, and vendors to ensure financial transactions are properly documented, approved, coded, processed, and recorded in line with MASS’ accounting policies and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable managing recurring finance processes across multiple systems while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and timely follow-through.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transaction Processing and Accounts Payable

• Process vendor, employee, project, and other approved payments through banking, Mobile Money, cheque, and other approved payment channels.
• Prepare and maintain Payment Request documentation and follow up with relevant teams where information or approvals are incomplete.
• Maintain accurate records of payments and outstanding requests, ensuring transactions remain traceable from request through payment and accounting entry.
• Manage petty cash and ensure related expenditures are properly supported and recorded.
• Support employee expense reimbursements.

2. Accounting, NetSuite, and Reconciliations

• Post bank, Mobile Money, and other financial transactions in Oracle NetSuite.
• Review transactions for appropriate vendor, project, expense, and general ledger coding before posting.
• Ensure relevant invoices, Payment Requests, receipts, and other supporting documents are appropriately filed and attached to financial records.
• Support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Compile and organize transaction details and other financial information needed for budget vs. actual reviews, grant reporting, cash flow forecasting, and other recurring Finance reviews.

3. Fixed Assets, Filing, and Audit Support

• Support reconciliation of the fixed asset register in coordination with Operations and other relevant teams.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical Finance records
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested records, reconciliations, schedules, and transaction documentation.

4. Finance Coordination and Process Support

• Respond to routine Finance-related inquiries from employees, project teams, and vendors and provide guidance on required processes and documentation.
• Support improvements to Finance trackers, templates, filing systems, and recurring transaction workflows.

• Perform other related finance and accounting duties as needed to support the Finance team.

   

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable professional with strong financial judgment and a high level of integrity. They are comfortable managing multiple recurring priorities and deadlines while maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive financial information with appropriate confidentiality. They are proactive in following up on missing information, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating effectively with colleagues, vendors, and other stakeholders.

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent training 
• 3+ years of experience in a similar finance or accounting role, including hands-on transaction processing and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements. 
• 2- 3 years of audit experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Having experience with Oracle NetSuite, multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and audit processes is an added advantage.

How to Apply

MASS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. With over 100 employees from almost a dozen countries, MASS embodies our belief that only a diverse staff from widely varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is properly equipped to tackle complex challenges in our communities. We aspire to create a more inclusive architecture profession and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended. We will be in touch with next steps once your application has been reviewed.

Position Overview: 

MASS is seeking a highly skilled Senior Designer to join our team in our Kigali design studio. This important role will serve as a key team member on a multi-year, multi-country grant program focused on maternal and newborn health (MNH) design and capacity building. This exciting, ambitious, and impactful program is highly complex, requiring a Senior Designer who can effectively multi-task, operate across various scales, and maintain focus on achieving key objectives. The ideal candidate has a background in healthcare design and prior experience working in resource-limited settings. 

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

The Senior Designer leads the technical delivery and execution of medium-scale projects, operating with a high degree of autonomy and minimal oversight. In this role, you will direct interdisciplinary teams, oversee technical design software and development, manage project timelines and budgets ($250k–$750k), and uphold MASS’s QA/QC standards. Beyond project delivery, you will act as a key mentor to junior designers, refine internal technical processes for quality and efficiency, and maintain strong communication with clients and senior leadership.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports a variety of projects, may contribute to multiple projects simultaneously;  
• Supports design and conceptual development through all phases of the design process including concept, schematic, DD, and CDs;
• Works on project teams and may manage or play a leadership role on small to medium scale projects, or manage discrete aspects of large projects;
• Works under direct management of Directors and Principals;
• Works largely self-directed while checking in with manager regularly or as needed to ensure continued progress;
• Comfortable with technical development of all aspects of a project and with minimal support or oversight;
• Can lead coordination with engineering subconsultants or other disciplines;
• Contributes to project management through creation and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and communication;
• Assists/supports in preparation of materials for stakeholder meetings;
• Behavior and performance demonstrate alignment with MASS values;
• Applies MASS methodology and processes to advance projects;  
• Thorough knowledge of codes and zoning regulations.
• Coordination skills: consultants, schedule, construction administration.
• Works on project teams, may directly manage other Designers;
• Provides expertise and clear direction in the management of planning, design, and/or consultant coordination of projects;
• Participates in stakeholder meetings, supporting the Director/Principal in content creation and discussions.

Program-specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day relationships with in-country partners (Government, NGOs, etc.) and with local subconsultants (AOR, EOR, QS, MEP)
• Manage day to day in-country operations
• Management of facility intervention delivery schedule in coordination with Design Director. 
• Facilitating clear and accurate communication within the team as the main point of contact for specific country. 
• Coordinate work between Kigali-based team and local team at each stage of work. 
• Represent MASS in meetings with outside parties for potential collaboration, relationship building, and business development. 
• Utilize expertise in medical planning and healthcare design to inform design of interventions across all jurisdictions. 
• Contribute to the development of design documentation and deliverables at all stages of design 
• Support QA/QC review of design deliverables at each phase and provide key technical input. 
• In-country team management
  • Support the design team to coordinate intervention designs with the existing as-built condition. 
  • Support design team to ensure they have the relevant information they need regarding local code, standards, material availability, etc. 
• Monitor and communicate to program leadership local political, environmental, financial risks, as relevant. 
• Provide strong mentorship and capacity development for junior staff.
• Support program leadership with country-specific content for grant reporting. 
• Work in a self-directed manner, consulting with the Principal as needed to ensure project success.
• Travel to countries where project sites are located for site visits as well as stakeholder meetings.

Desired Skills/Experience: 

• Education & Experience:
  • 8+ years of related architectural design and project-based experience.
  • Prior experience in healthcare design and working in resource-limited settings is required.
  • A professional degree in architecture (B.ARCH or M.ARCH).
  • Working towards Architect Registration or a Registered Professional status.
  • Experience with building codes, regulations, and building permit procedures.
• Design & Technical Skills:
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in design iteration, concept development, and visual/written communication.
  • Capacity to contribute across all project phases, from conceptual design through construction documentation and project implementation.
  • Command of REVIT as the primary tool for architectural drawing is a must; proficiency in Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and/or other software, with the ability to work seamlessly between platforms.
  • Demonstrated interest in low-carbon design & construction and building performance.
• Leadership & Communication:
  • Demonstrated organizational leadership skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team settings while exhibiting individual initiative.
  • Comfortable coordinating interdisciplinary teams, managing project schedules and budgets, and effectively communicating with sub-consultants.

Key Benefits:

• Health & Pension: Medical insurance and pension savings.
• Relocation to Kigali (Non-Local Staff): Air ticket at the beginning and end of the assignment, 2 months of accommodation to assist with settling in Kigali, and payment for 1 extra checked suitcase.
• Work visa facilitation (for non local staff)
• Work/Life Balance: Hybrid work policy with flexible hours (work from home 2 days/week) and a paid Christmas break.
• Paid public holidays and 18 annual leave days