15-Day OPA Accounting Training Program
This 15-days intensive training program is tailored for fresh graduates and individuals aiming to build strong accounting skills.
The course focuses on three core areas: Tax Declaration, QuickBooks, and Practical Accounting. By combining theory with hands-on exercises,
participants will gain the confidence and practical skills required to thrive in an accounting role in Rwanda. Each session is designed to progressively develop technical expertise,
ensure compliance with local regulations, and provide exposure to real-life accounting practices
Location:OPA Training Office, Kicukiro Ziniya Near World Food Program
Duration:15 Days
Days Per Week:2 Days, 6 Hours Per Week
Hours per Day:3 hours
Target Audience:New recruits, junior accountants, or upskilling staff
Weekly Overview
| Week |
Focus Area |
| Week 1 |
Practical Accounting Fundamentals |
| Week 2 |
QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) |
| Week 3 |
Rwandan Tax Declaration & Compliance |
Detailed Training Plan
Phase 1: Practical Accounting Knowledge (Days 1–5)
Goal: Build a strong foundation in accounting principles, the accounting cycle, financial statements, and real-world application.
- Day 1: Introduction to accounting principles & double-entry bookkeeping.
- Day 2: Chart of accounts and journals.
- Day 3: Ledgers, trial balance, and adjustments.
- Day 4: Preparation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet).
- Day 5: Practical exercises and real-world case study.
Phase 2: QuickBooks Training (Days 6–10)
Goal: Equip trainees with the ability to use QuickBooks for daily accounting tasks, financial reporting, and system set up and customization.
- Day 6: Introduction to QuickBooks, charts of accounts, creating items, and use of journals entry.
- Day 7: Customers, Sales, and Receivables.
- Day 8: Suppliers, Expenses, and Payables.
- Day 9: Banking, Reconciliations, and Payroll Basics.
- Day 10: Financial Reporting & Customization.
Phase 3: Rwanda Tax Compliance and Declarations (Days 11–15)
Goal: Understand Rwanda’s tax system, how to prepare and submit tax declarations, and ensure compliance using real data.
- Day 11: Overview of Rwanda’s Taxes, types and overview.
- Day 12: Value Added Tax (VAT).
- Day 13: Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Withholding Tax.
- Day 14: Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and IQP.
- Day 15: Practical exercises using real data and final assessment
Trainee Support Materials
- Computers with QuickBooks installed (Desktop version)
- Internet access all the time
- Sample business documents (invoices, receipts, payroll sheets)
- Handouts: Rwanda tax guide, QuickBooks short manual, accounting cheat sheets
Certification
Participants who complete all sessions and pass the final assessment with 80% minimum pass receive a Certificate of Completion in Practical Accounting & Tax Compliance (Rwanda).
