Accounting Manager - WV Papua New Guinea

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Exercise management responsibility over WVPNG general accounting, including cash-flow management, disbursements and accounts payable, payroll operations/services, financial consolidations, internal and external reporting, compliance to government and donor requirements and accounting policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Financial Management:

• Ensure financial and accounting policies, controls, systems and procedures with proper internal controls in accordance with WVI policies and ensure that they are effectively communicated.

Risk Management:

• Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring compliance to WVI/WV PNG financial policies and government regulations

Operational Management:

• Manage national office cash flow.

Accountability and Reporting:

• Collaborate with Country Finance Manager in providing internal reports and analysis for various teams’ management decision making tool.

Systems and Processes:

• Ensure Country Program Office complies with WVI Finance Manual and that local policies and procedures are consistent with WVI Finance Manual.

Capacity Building:

• Provide orientation to finance and non-finance staff to ensure understanding of WV financial policies and standards, internal controls, applicable government regulations and taxation requirements.

Leadership:

• Oversee accounting unit operations to facilitate working together for improved customer service, accountability and efficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance and CPA. MBA, CFA, CMA preferred.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of sunsystems and financial management standards in international humanitarian organizations operations.

Work Environment/Travel:

• The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 15% of the time.