Accounting Officer

What you’ll be doing:

Accounting

• Documenting transactions in accordance with GD's global bookkeeping standards in GD's accounting software

• Reconciling bank statements

• Participating in financial audits and in special reporting to donors and regulatory bodies (immigration, NGO regulator, etc.)

• Implementing payment and procurement protocols, including ensuring proper documentation and adherence to controls

• Implementing asset management protocols including asset verifications and reconciliations

• Preparing and presenting budget to actual reports 

• Implementing compliance requirements from tax regulators and donors

• Assisting in budget preparation and management activities

• Assisting on other monthly and periodic close tasks as assigned with time

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent practical experience.

• Professional experience in accounting or finance is an added advantage.

• On track to complete a professional qualification (CPA/ ACCA).

• Working language competence in English.

• Competence in advanced excel is required.

• Alignment to GD values (listed below).

• Bonus: Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up, or matrix work environment.