Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community. We equip individuals, organizations and communities – our counterparts – to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries. We work with them in some of the world’s most challenging places to tackle social, economic, environmental, health and governance issues that threaten their lives and undermine their futures.
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SUMMARY:
The Manager oversees the Counterpart International’s Corporate Finance function including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants, Contributions and Contracts. Reporting to the Controller, the incumbent will supervise and manage the Corporate Finance team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties will include general ledger accounting, monthly closing, financial analysis, cash flow monitoring, and monthly financial reports.
• Responsible to ensure that the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, advance accounts and fixed assets are reconciled monthly, and are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and government auditing standards;
• Responsible for accounting and invoicing Counterpart’s subsidiaries and affiliates;
• Provide technical accounting guidance to the finance team;
• Review and approve bi-monthly payroll for import into the accounting system;
• Ensures all client invoicing and collection, and payment of vendor invoices occurs on a timely basis;
• Responsible for the monthly corporate cash flow preparation and work with Controller on cash management matters;
• Review and approves the prepayments, accruals, and other month-end transactions for the corporate finance team;
• Ensures monthly reconciliation of all accounting sub-systems, and conducts balance sheet analyses and reconciliations;
• Oversee the monthly corporate finance reconciliation of bank statements;
• Review the monthly investment schedule reconciliations;
• Assist the Controller in preparation of monthly internal financial statements and draft annual financial statements;
• Assist the Controller in month and year end closing – including indirect cost allocation and revenue recognition
• Assists the Controller in preparation of information required for year-end closing, annual A-133 audit and statutory reporting;
• Assists in the preparation of Form 990 financial information, and other statutory reports;
• Assists the Controller in preparation of information required for ad hoc program audits;
• Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of 10 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience, preferably in a similar international development environment.
Skills and Abilities
• Self-starter – ability to work independently without supervision
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, solve problems, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously see the big picture (system level) and understand the nuances of the details to make informed decisions/recommendations
• Meticulous attention to detail, as well as outstanding critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and to initiate follow-through
• Independently motivated, but also able to work closely and collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team.
• Ability to make sound decisions and provide leadership.
• Ability to prioritize and work accurately with close attention to detail; strong time management skills; US government grants experience required. Knowledge of reporting requirements and of donor government agencies including OMB circulars, CFR’s and FAR preferred
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills required
• Experience using multiple accounting systems including QuickBooks and MS Dynamics NAV preferred.
• Experience in accounting software system design and implementation is preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management with varying degrees of financial knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and an attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to developing countries preferred.
- Counterpart International is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of Counterpart International to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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