As Accountant, you will contribute to the overall success of the organization by managing Karam Foundation's finances, develop financial strategies planning, and enjoy a collaborative teamwork culture.
Areas of Responsibility:
MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
- Process financial transactions related to office and project expenditures, and maintain an effective filing system for financial transactions and project documents
- Prepare profit and loss statements, analyze revenue and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Review request for payment to ensure data is reconciled with financial management system
- Carry out, maintain, monitor and record all financial services related to payments, fund transfers, partners and projects including accounts prepaid, payable, receivable, payroll, accrual properly following Karam’s policies and procedures
- Maintain all payment vouchers, accounting logbooks and supporting documents
- Support preparation of project and annual budgets, funding proposals and related budgets
- Prepare monthly financial and analysis reports for management purposes
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports for regulatory and donor compliance
- Monitor spending to ensure activities are in accordance with the approved budget
- Maintain updated inventory of all equipment and conduct physical inventory checks
- Support in assessing the financial health of potential and current grantees and projects
- Monitor/Check partners’ financial reports
- Provide monthly reports to programs and development team on grantee funds spent and funds remaining
- Inform Management team when inaccuracies/compliance issues are found in partner reports/supporting documents
- Ensure accuracy of accounting entries and adequacy of supporting documents
- Coaching and developing the capacity of local staff regarding financial management, reviewing expenses and demonstrating the benefits of transparent reports
- Coordinate with the internal and external auditors during audits and prepare financial audit preparation
- Support in the preparation of guidelines for financial reporting by Karam staff and grantees
- Participate in development of financial policies and controls
- Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health Tax
Skills/Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good computer skills with ability to work with spreadsheets, accounting software packages
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexible, dependable, and adaptable in working with an up-and-coming not-for-profit organization
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Non-profit Accounting experience
- Working knowledge of accounting software (Quickbooks) and Online Document Management System (Google Drive)
- Preferred working knowledge of Salesforce
- Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things
- Professional attitude towards work
- Proactive and results oriented
- Friendly, customer service orientation.
Compensation/Benefits:
HOURS AND COMPENSATION:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. $50,000/year - $60,000/year
How to Apply:
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should fill out the application form linked here: karamfoundation.org/accountant and email a resume/cover letter to [email protected].
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 17 2017
Active Until:
Nov 17 2017
Hiring Organization:
Karam Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit