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Regional Accountant

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Mohales Hoek, Lesotho
Full-time

Provides Financial Management Support to 2 – 3 ADPs through implementing financial controls (internal and WV Partnership), keeping financial recordings, processing disbursements , tracking the accounting transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports and safeguarding assets.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Review timely purchase requisitions in Provision for accuracy of coding and budget availability (10%)
  • Follow up on receiving the goods in Provision and ensure GRN is attached. (5%)
  • Process voucher interface, cash books, cheque disbursement and receipt for cash (15%)
  • Prepare, send for review to Regional Program Accountant and process accordingly of all petty cash disbursements, local EERs in line with FM and ensuring that staff account on time. (5%)
  • Preparation of Program\ADPs financial report monthly\quarterly for WV Partnership and  specific donor’s reports and submitting along with variance explanations.(10%)
  • Budget preparation in collaboration with the AP teams and Regional Program Accountant. (15%)
  • Update all advances and clear timely ,prepare aging analysis of the same on monthly basis and report long outstanding to ADP Manager & Finance Coordinator (10%)
  • Regular analysis of project expenditures and budget, presenting to the ADP Management for variance explanations (10%)
  • Analysis of monthly payroll, allocation of the payroll charge based on LDR and the budget, and initiating necessary correcting and adjusting entry and making the necessary reconciliations between ADP and National Office. Follow up and ensure 100% LDR completion on monthly basis. (5%)
  • Discuss with implementing officers cash flow based on monthly activities and submit monthly funding request & forecast to Regional Program Accountants.
  • Maintain proper documentation, filling, referencing and review employee expenses reports and cash transactions. (5%)
  • Update Fixed Asset register regularly, transfer and disposal of the assets are handled as per WV policy, ensure that all Fixed Assets are incorporated in the annual insurance Survey (5%)
  • Incorporate off book financial activities such as IGAs income and funding status on monthly FFR (5%)
Educational Background: 
Requires a university degree or equivalent in accounting and experience in accounting, preferably within World Vision.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

  • Education/experience must include complex bank reconciliations, journal writing, general ledger, financial statements, and government tax reports.
  • Knowledge of accounting theory and financial analysis required.
  • Must have at least 3 years Experience in financial reporting preferable in World Vision.
  • Requires good computer skills and knowledge of accounting systems such as Sun Systems.
  • Requires good communication (speaking and writing) skills in English.

Working Environment / Conditions:

  • Work environment: Office-based with travel to the field
  • Travel: 10% Domestic/international travel is required.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 11 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 12 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit