Senior International Accountant
Responsibilities:
- Perform
quality control review of Country Office financial reports and
transactions to ascertain and ensure proper accounting/bookkeeping
activities.
- Coordinate
month-end, quarter-end, year-end process with the site offices to ensure
all activities are completed within the agreed timelines.
- Support
close by compiling and analyzing accounting information and preparing
various adjustments, journal entries and schedules as required. Clear out
reconciling lines in PATH’s software periodically to ensure hygiene of
books.
- Prepare,
analyze and review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts using
existing and new tools, follow up and close out on outstanding items.
- Monitor
bank account reconciliations and follow up on unresolved items
- Ensure
compliance with PATH’s policies, in-country statutory requirements and
donor requirements. Request clarification or additional documentation on
questionable items.
- Provide
guidance and support to field and program staff on accounting related
processes, as well as policies and procedures.
- Design/implement
and evaluate/improve internal control systems and processes using tools
such as flowcharts, process documentation, etc.
- Conduct
training on proper financial processes including segregation of duties,
procurement authorization and thresholds, transactions documentation, cash
handling, and related internal control practices and procedures
- Maintain
current documentation of policies and procedures for assigned areas of
responsibility
- Analyze,
record, monitor and report on moderately complex to complex accounting
matters and transactions, ensuring continuous compliance.
- Develop,
document and implement recommendations to improve accounting policies and
procedures, internal controls and training materials
- Review
new accounting standards & guidance, and provide implementation
recommendations
- Answer
questions and provide support to others regarding proper accounting
treatment for transactions and other finance related queries
- Perform
analysis and assist with special projects as requested by senior management
- Work
with departments outside of Accounting to ensure new initiatives are
properly tracked, monitored, and reported.
- Support
Internal and External audits; participate in Auditor selection,
preparation/review of financial statements/MLs and follow up on closure of
exit items.
- Understand
the operations of the country offices and provide updates to HQ Finance
leads as necessary. Act as a bridge between HQ and Country office Finance
teams to facilitate work and communication exchange.
- Support
country offices with adhoc queries on day to day operations/issues.
Liaison with multiple teams across PATH to close out topics concerning the
country offices across different time zones.
- Assist
and train new team members in their onboarding process
- Provide
training and guidance to country offices staff in formal and informal
setting
- Travel
to country offices to provide support and training, depending on the needs
and funding
Required Experience
- Strong
understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS, and accounting fundamentals
- Minimum
of 4 years’ experience working in accounting or finance field
- Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting/Finance field or similar
- Knowledge
of USAID regulations, such as 2CFR200, as well as experience working for
or with global not-for-profits is a plus
- Experience
with a global ERP system with multi-currency capabilities is a plus
- Effective
communication skills both spoken and written, as well as customer service
with both internal and external clients
- Able
to handle unstructured situations requiring quick reaction time
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Attention
to detail and ability to analyze data, research information to clarify
issues, find and propose appropriate solutions
- Strong
ability to collaborate with team members from different geographical
locations
- Excellent
organizational skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple
projects simultaneously, capable of rapid coordination and distribution of
information
- Ability
to prioritize tasks and meet policy driven deadlines, as well as ability
to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and
productivity
- Ability
to work flexible hours as needed for video or audit conference calls with
team members in other geographical regions
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