With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Please submit your CV in English.

Employee Contract Type:

Local, Fixed-term (2 years subject to renewal), Full time | Hybrid modality

HAY Grade: 12

JOB PURPOSE

This role will support reconciliation processes within the General Ledger department, as detailed in the major responsibilities, as requested by customers, timely and correctly according to Month End and Year End calendar deliverables, by ensuring the compliance of all internal controls, Partnership Finance Manual and General Accounting principles.

SCOPE OF RESPONSABILITES

• Approx. 25% of time: Ensure the Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual Bank and cash books account reconciliations. Take actions to escalate unreconciled transaction. Schedule meetings with FOs to discuss unreconciled items over 30 days. Approximately for 3 Field Offices
• Approx. 20% of time: Ensure the Preparation, analysis and follow up on LDR Reconciliation Report. Ensure the salary journals reflects the LDR data of Staff in workday. Approximately for 3 Field Offices
• Approx. 20% of time: Prepare and analyze PBAS Reconciliation including monitoring budget commitments and informing FOs for subsequent adjustment. Approximately for 3 Field Offices
• Approx. 20% of time: Prepare, analyze and reconcile monthly 300/GL Accounts including monitoring of over 90days unreconciled items Record, control and Monitor of Direct Charges. Approximately for 3 Filed Offices .
• Approx. 10% of time: Review and ensure accurate creation of Pre-Approval and Settlement Advice entries in SA Data base to ensure and clearing all approved SA charges in Sun6. Approximately for 3 Offices.
• Approx. 5% of time: Maintenance a customer relationship by preparing presentation materials and participating in FOs monthly meetings.
• Participate in VSM meetings and contribute to process improvement.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience, education, training, license, registration, and certification:

• Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration
• At least Two or more years of experience in General Ledger activities.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls principles
• Knowledgeable of general accounting standards, account reconciliations & analysis and period-end closing activities
• Knowledge of technology; including data structure, analysis codes and business rules
• Proficient in MS Office applications and/or any accounting ERP solutions
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and flexible hours as needed; ability to drive results and meet strict deadlines
• Flexibility and ability to work on different aspects of the general ledger
• A good knowledge of best practices within a project accounting environment and how to drive performance through better behaviors
• Ability to perform and direct root cause analysis over various aspects of performance
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge on continuous improvements

Preferred Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Six Sigma certification (yellow or green belt)
• Good analysis skills
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other team members
• Flexibility to changing situations
• Pro-active and innovative with ideas to improve processes/ services
• Experience working within a Shared Service environment, preferable

Language Requirements:

• High command/fluency in Business English both written and oral. Other language will be an added advantage.

Work Environment Requirement:

• Work would be principally on-site with a day or some days of Homeworking (hybrid).
• This role involves working in an office and with virtual/geographically dispersed / multi-cultural teams.

We appreciate your interest in putting your talents for the most vulnerable!

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only