Accounting Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Professional experience in accounting or finance is an added advantage.
  
• On track to complete a professional qualification (CPA/ ACCA).
  
• Working language competence in English.
  
• Competence in advanced excel is required.
  
• Alignment to GD values (listed below).
  
• Bonus: Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up, or matrix work environment.
  

• 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