Accountant II

Project Description:

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Department of State (DoS), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; expand tuberculosis detection and treatment (TB), improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management. 

Job Summary:

Performs accounting functions and conducts the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing data and records of financial transactions. Reviews and consolidates Country Office financials on a monthly basis. Processes and records journal entries, cash receipts/field cash management and wire payments. Responds to inquiries and assist in trainings. Maintains general ledger accounts and supporting sub-ledgers and produces various accounting reports. Participates in various accounting projects including external or internal audits, system upgrades, changes to accounting processes or procedures and other projects as assigned.

Accountabilities:

• Applies accounting principles and practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting and/or other fiscal functions.

• Provides support for field programs by conducting live meeting training on financial systems and processes.

• Works with Global Program Management (GPM) staff to help them understand the financial aspects of the assigned Country Offices.

• Assists in various financial analysis projects and closure of accounting records.

• Reconciles US based sub recipients with the General Ledger accounts.

• Reviews inter department cash requests and journal entries.

• Work may include: account report preparation and reconciliation, development and implementation of control systems for determining and distributing costs, working with administrators to develop and operate accounting systems, examination of a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance with internal policies and external accounting standards.

• Assists in the processing and disbursement of payments on a timely basis.

• Reviews financial reports of all subcontractors for processing on a monthly basis.

• Maintains financial files of the Project and the Country Office.

• Reviews Country Office monthly financial reports for month end closings involving cash and travel reconciliations, accuracy of reports, and cost allowances

• Assists with internal and external audit request.

• Prepares reports and statements requiring interpretation and analysis.

• May be involved in system design.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Independently interpret and apply thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application.

• Apply thorough knowledge of applicable information technology to perform the accounting duties.

• May develop and implement system changes.

• Compile, monitor, examine, and audit various moderately complex financial statements / reports / accounts or budget codes for accuracy, integrity and conformance to accounting and program guidelines.

• Develop, evaluate and implement changes to accounting systems and processes.

• Identify substantive issues and thoroughly and accurately research and analyze them.

• May design data collection, reporting tools and financial models.

• Prepare, disseminate and interpret financial reports.

• Serve as technical advisor on fiscal management and reporting issues.

• Evaluate systems of control and recommend improvements/changes.

• Prepare written and/or technical products which convey concise, comprehensive and accurate findings and conform to guidelines; provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions; may review and edit the work of others.

• Convey and/or consult on issues of a moderately complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.

• Modify delivery, language, or content to account for the characteristics and needs of the audience.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent​ - Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Related Field

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Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting firm or a large company.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet software required.

• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.

• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.

• Prior team lead experience preferred.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%

The expected hiring salary range for this role is  COP 73,000,000 - 90,000,000 for annual basic salary for national local hire. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay,  and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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