Role overview
This role is remote, but candidates must be based in Nairobi or Lilongwe
The Finance team currently supports finance and accounting activities in eight countries in Africa. As a member of the regional finance team, the Accounting Officer will support the finance and accounting team, and as assigned, fill in other roles from time to time.
We are looking for someone with a good technical background, strong analytical skills, strong collaboration and communication skills, an endless drive for improvement, a solutions-oriented mindset, an ability to deliver high-quality accounting on tight deadlines, and the flexibility to adapt to quickly changing needs while being highly detail-oriented.
What you’ll do:
Accounting
Documenting transactions in accordance with GD’s global bookkeeping standards in GD’s accounting software
Reconciling bank statements
Participating in financial audits and in special reporting to donors and regulatory bodies (immigration, NGO regulator etc )
Implementing payment and procurement protocols, including ensuring proper documentation and adherence to controls
Implementing asset management protocols including asset verifications and reconciliations
Preparing and presenting budget to actual reports
Implementing compliance requirements from tax regulators and donors
Assisting in budget preparation and management activities
Assisting on other monthly and periodic close tasks as assigned with time
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent practical experience
Professional experience in accounting or finance will be an added advantage
Professional qualification (such as CPA/ ACCA) will be an added advantage
Working language competence in English
Competence in advanced excel is required
Alignment to GD values
Bonus: Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up, or matrix work environment.
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