Accountant I

Please submit your CV, cover letter and proof of qualifications by May 6th, 2024

This entry level accountant provides professional support on accounting/system topics and program requirements to various internal and external customers, assisting with activities such as Field Accounting, Accounts Payable or Fixed Assets in completion of daily, monthly and annual processes. Specific incumbents may work with accountants to assure timely and accurate recording of monthly expenses, coordinate support and gifts process for monthly international funding, and/or perform US accounting processes for stewardship activities, fixed assets, inventory and the corporate investment portfolio.

Responsibilities

Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.

Performs accounting duties including training, policy clarification, feedback, transactional accounting and analyses to internal and external customers. This may include field offices, partner countries, donors, and internal organizational groups.

Analyzes financial reports and transactions to ensure assure that; there are no input errors, financial accounting policies and procedures are being followed, and activities are being classified correctly.

Coordinates and manages payments to field offices, brokers, vendors, donors, and others as needed.

Participates in the monthly and annual close processes, performing duties such as overseeing and preparing professional documentation for audits.

Prepares journal entries using data received from various sources and enters it into the general ledger system, including inter-company transactions.

Prepares reconciliations for general ledger accounts, sub-leger activity, and external statements.

Culture

Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Experience

Two years' experience in accounting

Other

Fluent in English in both speaking and writing

Analytical skills

Conversant with Accounting and taxation related laws in Togo

Strong IT skills

Customer service skills

Good collaboration skills

Coaching/Training skills

Licenses and Certifications

None

*Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above

Working Environment

Office – Standard Office Environment

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

Travel Requirements

May be required to travel up to 10% of normal schedule

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