Requirements
Fully qualified Accountant (ACA,ACCA, CIMA, University Degree or equivalent) with previous financial control and management reporting experience; minimum of 5 years post qualification experience; demonstrated experience managing a diverse accounting team; a confident self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment; ability to demonstrate attention to detail, sound judgment, excellent communication and facilitation skills and a hands on approach; computer literate with excellent Excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles, preferably Pastel.
Responsabilities
Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies and procedures
Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls
Liaise with external auditors and coordinate completion of audits for several DAPP projects and other entities
Work with the country and project leadership as well as the finance team to prepare timely and accurate management reports
Complete and review the monthly group consolidation
Review financial and related processes and assist with initiatives to improve and streamline those processes
Provide information and input as required by the country leadership and donors to assist with budgeting and forecasting
Coordinate with country and project leadership as well as the finance team and provide information as required to assist with preparation of variance and other analyses
Ensure the books are closed on a monthly basis in a timely manner and make recommendations for improvements to reduce close cycle times
Ensure all accounts are appropriately reconciled and reviewed on a monthly basis
Manage the DAPP finance team to include but not limited to team building, coaching and mentoring, performance reviews and staff development
Manage the cash management and treasury functions
Identify, research and make recommendations for adherence to General Acceptable Accounting Principles and International Accounting Standards and other technical accounting issues
Assess, mitigate and manage financial risks
Lead capital procurement, asset valuation and management as well as related requirements associated with inventory accounting
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (taxation, annual returns, social protection, etc.)
