WAMERO Regional Accountant
JOB DETAIL
Job Summary
This position will work in FHI 360’s West Africa and the Middle East Regional Office “WAMERO” but based in one of the country offices likely supporting the francophone countries. WAMERO provides a country-centered approach to its partner countries by utilizing an expanded team of enterprise services establishing both the operating platform and shared services that support project implementation. The team is comprised of experts who provide programmatic, financial, human resources, information technology, and contractual strategic leadership in the geographic area of intervention.
The position supports all accounting functions, including month end close processes, bank account reconciliations and cash management to support the fiscal well- being of the projects within the West Africa and Middle East Regional Office. Provides guidance on labor allocation, shared costs allocation, balance sheet and bank account reconciliation, all related to the monthly accounting close. Responds to inquiries and assist in trainings. Serves as a critical member of the regional office finance team serving the country offices in a support role.
Accountabilities
- Reviews existing procedures surrounding country office month end processes and makes recommendations as needed, responds to inquiries, and assist in trainings for country office staff.
- Troubleshoots field accounting questions, operational accounting related queries and provides timely solutions to the country offices.
- Advises and assists country offices with monthly close, labor allocation and bank account reconciliation tasks.
- Serves as reviewer/approver for the monthly reconciliations including but not limited to bank reconciliations, cash requests etc.
- Supports country offices with year-end audit requests.
- Monitors and analyzes accounting team performances as it relates to the monthly close process, to develop more efficient procedures and use of available resources.
- Ensures that country office accounting business practices are adequate, documented, and compliant with internal and external requirements.
- Provides support for country programs by conducting live and virtual trainings on accounting systems and processes. Provides guidance, mentoring to staff as needed.
- Meet with field staff to understand how business processes are performed and identify problems, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
- Applies accounting principles and practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.
- This is an advance level position in which the incumbent has the ability to perform complex, specialized accounting functions.
Applied Knowledge & Skills
- Apply in-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), theories and systems design.
- Research, analyze and ensure implementation of new and/or changing accounting and reporting systems.
- Convey concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings on matters of a complex nature in written form.
- Conclusions and recommendations are based on professional knowledge and judgment.
Problem Solving & Impact
- Independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems
- Serve as a resource for others in resolving unprecedented, non-standard issues and problems.
- Anticipate problems and develop recommendations for management resolution.
- Recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consult with leadership to achieve resolution; consistently serve as a technical resource.
- Resolves accounting, tax and/or legal requirements in foreign jurisdictions.
Supervision Given/Received
- Reports to the Regional Finance Advisor
- Work is performed without appreciable direction.
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
- Lead employee growth and development initiatives.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent – Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field.
Experience
- 5+ years of accounting experience in public accounting firm or a large company.
- Substantial experience using computerized information systems.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Spanish skills
- Prior team lead experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership experience preferred.
- French Proficiency highly desirable.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.
