With 75 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 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

To support reconciliation processes within the GL 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual Bank and cash books account reconciliations. Take actions to escalate the unreconciled transaction. Schedule meetings with FOs to discuss unreconciled items over 30 days.

Ensure the Preparation, analysis and follow up on LDR Reconciliation Report. Ensure the salary journals reflects the LDR data of Staff in workday

Prepare and analyze PBAS Reconciliation including monitoring budget commitments and informing FOs for subsequent adjustment.

Prepare, analyze and reconcile monthly 300/GL Accounts including monitoring of over 90days unreconciled items Record, control and Monitor of Direct Charges.

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

Maintenance a customer relationship by preparing presentation materials and participating in FOs monthly meetings.

Participate in VSM meetings and contribute to process improvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor´s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or business administration

Knowledgeable of general accounting standards, account reconciliations & analysis and period-end closing activities

Good command of BOTH written and spoken business French and English. 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

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

Good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including internal controls principles

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only