Temporary International Accountant at PATH

PATH is currently recruiting for a temporary International Accountant for a period of six (6) months. This position will be based in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control review of Country Office financial reports and transactions to ensure the accuracy of the accounting/bookkeeping activities
• Coordinate month-close, quarter close, and year-end close activities for assigned offices, including balance sheet reconciliations and follow up
• Monitor bank account reconciliations and follow up on unresolved items
• Ensure compliance with PATH policy and statutory requirements. Request clarification or additional documentation on questionable items
• Provide guidance and support to field and program staff on accounting related tasks, policies and procedures
• Maintain current documentation of policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility
• Participate in annual external audit process, preparing work-papers and schedules as assigned
• Support monthly, quarterly, and yearly close processes by compiling and analyzing accounting information and preparing various adjustments, journal entries and schedules as required
• Prepare, analyze and review reconciliations of balance sheet GL accounts
• Analyze, record, monitor and report on moderately complex to complex accounting matters and transactions, ensuring continuous compliance.  
• 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

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
• 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.