Accountant

The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, and conducting cyclical audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounts payable, including ensuring costs are appropriately documented and approved, entering transactions, and supporting the execution of payments.
• Compiling and preparing the field office financial report for the review of the finance director.
• Develop and maintain online and paper filing systems for accounting files.
• Support budgeting, both internally and for donor-specific needs
• Support procurement process, including serving as a resource on internal compliance/policy and reviewing, and maintaining relevant documentation.
• Support the annual audit and preparation of tax forms and filings.
• Provide additional administrative or other support as requested.
• Analyze and organize office operations and procedures such as personnel, filing systems, requisition of supplies, and other administrative duties.
• Ensure IT equipment and services are available, including equipment and software purchasing, maintenance, and support.
• Maintain clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist the management team and consultants as required with project management and execution, tracking consultants' timesheet data, and preparing management reports
• Verify financial transactions for approval and signature
• Verify all logistics, including tracking and follow-up shipments, and request adequate reporting from consignees
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Management, or related area, and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Experience with an international not-for-profit organization
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent PC skills using MS Office and financial management software (QuickBooks experience, a plus)
• Works well in teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage time to maximize production