Staff Accountant, Kenya at .org - Nairobi, Kenya - Water

Description

is a non-profit organization that has transformed thousands of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation over the past twenty-one years.

Founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success.
Summary

The Country Accountant is primarily responsible for supporting and coordinating the financial and accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of grants, local entities, and finance operations.

This position will collaborate with HQ and regional finance functions to facilitate financial reporting, analysis, and support implementation of global accounting practices and processes.

Department Accountabilities

Accounting
Analysis, Modeling & Reporting
Audit
Compliance, Policies & Procedures
Corporate & Financial Oversight
Financial Management & Planning
Forecasting
Financial Systems & Applications
Process Improvement

Job-Specific Accountabilities
Accounting

Manage the bills, expenses, and payroll of the assigned office. Provide timely reconciliations and ensure the accurate and timely recording of financial activities into the accounting system.

Support HQ accounting to perform regular and recurring general accounting functions; reconcile various balance sheet accounts and prepare entries to general ledger accounts.

Award Management

Produce grant-related post-award functions, including financial monitoring, expense analysis reporting, variances identification/explanation, reconciliations, re-budgeting, and grant closeout functions.

Audit

Prepare annual audit report, including preparing audit schedules and producing requested documentation.

Management Responsibility

Individual contributor with no subordinates.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required.

Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Complexity & Problem Solving Skills

Ability to produce accurate and timely financial analysis, accounting, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to multi-geographical stakeholders.
Ability to manage confidential and/or sensitive information.

Requirements
Key Competencies

Customer Focus – Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Nimble Learning – Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration and/or equivalent related work experience.
At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
Proficient (written and verbal) in English.

Travel Requirement

Up to 5% of domestic and regional travel for work, as needed.
Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment