Senior Accountant – GSS.
• Location: Senegal or Guinea
• ChildFund office: Dakar or Conakry
• Manager/Supervisor title: Manager Sr, Accounting GSS
• Position type: Full-time fixed term
• Work environment: On-site

About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role
The position is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the propriety, accuracy and completeness of financial transactions as basis for reliable financial reports/statements that are in accordance with ChildFund Accounting policies and procedures as well as US and local GAAP. The position also ensures that quality month end and corporate reports are met on a timely basis.


Required Experience and Education
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience with 3-year experience in iNGO is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish positive working relationships on the basis of trust, friendliness and respect with a high degree of analytical ability.
• Proficient in Strategic Accounting Planning.
• Mastery of the techniques and methods of generally accepted Accounting principles and laws that govern the activity of NGOs.
• Capacity planning, organizing and self-direction, ability to work independently and under pressure for effective decision making, using common sense and professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities
Safeguarding
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
General Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Review and post Accounts Payable and GL accounting entries in accordance with ChildFund accounting policies and donor terms and conditions
• Ensure grants and NSP revenues are correctly recorded and appropriate ICR and Shared Program Costs are recognized/charged in accordance with Grant/NSP terms and conditions
• Post payroll allocations according to agree upon and/or donor terms and conditions
• Ensure capitalization of Fixed Assets and recording of depreciation are correctly calculated in accordance with ChildFund Policies
• Record the appropriate accruals and provisions in compliance with ChildFund and local policies and ensure they are calculated and recorded in the correct accounting periods
• Oversee, review and submit to IO CO month end and other corporate reports according to agree upon deadlines
• Ensure that the agreed upon financial reports/statements are prepared and disseminated to users on a timely basis
• Review form 31, backup forms, bank and account reconciliations as needed under General Accounting and bookkeeping.
• Ensure monthly/yearly withheld taxes are paid timely in accordance with existing statutory laws and regulations of Senegal and Guinea respectively. This includes timely submission of required reports and financial statement under oversight and compliance rule
Oversight and Compliance
• Maintain and update the Chart of accounts (COA) in accordance with ChildFund Accounting policies
• Facilitate and/or support the COA and supplier details set up in eFinancials
• Ensure that financial transactions and reports are in accordance with US and local GAAP
• Ensures that proper internal controls exist for all financial activities including compliance with donor’s financial regulations.
• Ensures that accounting manuals are updated and revised periodically.
• Support the resolution and closure of audit recommendations
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, US GAAP, IFRS and other related policies and procedures of the organization and donors
Required Competencies
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in Spanish. Preferable with good English capability or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information
• Ability to manage interpersonal relations and work effectively with others, to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic environment while showing sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Ability to assign, direct and supervise office accounting work with a team based in different locations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Products including advanced Excel.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies
• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.