Staff Accountant, Kenya
1 month ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are Water.org. We're here to bring water and sanitation to the world. We want to make it safe, accessible and cost effective because we believe that water is the way to empowering a better life that we can all share in, worldwide. We are an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed more than five million lives around the world through access to safe water and sanitation. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, we have been pioneering market-driven financial solutions to the global water crisis for 25 years, giving women hope, children health and communities a future.
JOB 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 AccountabilitiesAccountingAnalysis, Modeling & ReportingAuditCompliance, Policies & ProceduresCorporate & Financial OversightFinancial Management & PlanningForecastingFinancial Systems & ApplicationsProcess ImprovementKey CompetenciesCustomer 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 & ExperienceBachelor’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 RequirementUp to 5% of domestic and regional travel for work, as needed.Being authorized to work in the country posted is a precondition of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
AccountingManage 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.AuditPrepare annual audit report, including preparing audit schedules and producing requested documentation.Management ResponsibilityIndividual 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 SkillsAbility 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Accounting, Financial reporting, Financial controlling, CPA certification
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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