About SNV USA
SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands nearly 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services. SNV works to empower people to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development by engaging local partners to achieve results in inclusive business, value chain development, and impact investing.
SNV USA provides innovative solutions in Agriculture, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Renewable Energy to 38 developing countries worldwide. An affiliate of SNV, we are a registered non-profit organization, connecting North American partners to sustainable global development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Accountant will be involved with all aspects of project accounting. The ideal candidate will be able to function effectively in a variety of roles within a dynamic environment under minimum supervision.
The Project Accountant will, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, be involved with project accounting, including the review of project expenses, donor invoicing and reporting, and sub-recipient monitoring to ensure compliance with USAID and other donor requirements. This position will also provide direct support to miscellaneous projects (including a large Gates Foundation grant) in the form of budget analysis, preparing and monitoring spending reports, and performing other financial analysis as needed. Lastly, this position will be a backup for the Finance Associate for SNV USA accounting responsibilities.
The ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, is crucial to this role. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail are equally important.
The job requires communication and coordination with SNV staff in the headquarters office in The Hague, as well as in the SNV country offices in various developing countries where SNV is present.
Specific duties include:
Grant & Contract Finance
- Assist Accounting Manager with grant & contract finance including:
- Project financial reporting, including preparation of donor invoices, preparation of donor financial reports, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements including USAID contracts (Federal Acquisition Regulations), USAID grants & Cooperative Agreements (OMB A-110 and A-122) and foundation projects;
- Assisting with sub-recipient monitoring of SNV country office project expenses, including review of expenses, selection of expenses to be reviewed, regular Skype calls and emails with country offices to provide ongoing training and guidance, and following-up with SNV country offices to resolve issues associated with documentation;
- Reviewing SNV country office invoices and preparing for payment in a timely fashion;
- Assisting SNV country offices with reconciliations of project expenses;
- Continually improving and streamlining project financial review and reporting processes; and
- Preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation related to areas of responsibility for annual financial and A-133 audit and other audits as required.
Project Accounting
- Prepare monthly spending reports for all SNV USA projects.
- Monitor spending reports and assist project managers in explaining variances.
- Provide direct support to miscellaneous projects (including a large Gates project) in the form of budget revisions, budget monitoring and reporting, and other accounting/finance-related duties as required.
Organizational Accounting
- Support the SNV USA accounting function and act as a backup as needed for:
- Monthly close and reporting and account reconciliations
- Accounts payable and other payments
- Payroll
- Accounts receivable
Other
- Gain in-depth understanding of SNV: its mission and policies, culture, values, history, key stakeholders, programs, finances, and how sources of funding can be integrated to generate revenue and increase visibility.
- Assist with special projects and various financial reporting as needed.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 4-year degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or equivalent
- 1-year experience working with organizational accounting including preparing accounts in accordance with US GAAP
- Experience working with USAID grants and contracts preferred
- Excellent communications, networking and presentation skills in English, verbal and written
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Hands-on familiarity with accounting software, including QuickBooks; experience with migration of new accounting software preferred
- Experience in working in a start-up business environment and exhibiting the characteristics of flexibility, foresight, multi-tasking and reaction time this requires is a plus
- Prior experience with international development and/or non-profit organizations desirable
- Strong attention to detail, able to manage complex tasks, highly organized, dependable and able to prioritize competing demands in order to meet deadlines; experience managing multiple projects concurrently
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Committed to, and enthusiastic about, the mission and vision of SNV
- Strategic thinker who is adept at multi-tasking in fast paced environment, able to plan, prioritize, and organize individual and group activities and processes
- Outgoing, straightforward, and creative
- Able to work independently and take initiative
- Results oriented
- Team-focused, must enjoy working as part of an active group of highly engaged individuals, sharing information readily with co-workers, and listening to and respecting others; able and willing to assist co-workers in the development of their own professional skills in order to ensure the team’s success
- A person who presents a high degree of maturity, honesty, trust, sophistication, and integrity and that cultivates these qualities in others
TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter, salary requirements and resume to:dcresume@snvworld.org
SNV USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SNV encourages applications from qualified persons of every race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and disability.
Closing date:
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
