Regional Accounting Manager, South Asia

From International Justice Mission

The Need

International Justice Mission (IJM) is a fast growing international organization working to protect some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people from violent forces of injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public justice systems work for the poor. IJM is seeking a talented accounting manager to provide accounting oversight of field offices in South Asia by developing and training staff and ensuring appropriate internal controls of the field offices in South Asia and liaising closely with the US headquarters. We are looking for someone passionate for this mission and passionate about using their financial skills and experience to ensure stewardship and accountability needed for this great mission. This position can be based in any of IJM’s field offices based in South Asia (Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, or New Delhi) and reports to the International Finance Officer who is based in the IJM headquarters in the US.

Closing date: 31 May 2013

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop accounting staff

•Assist in recruiting field office finance staff including reviewing CV’s, interviewing and providing input as to the final decision;

•Provide input on job descriptions;

•Provide ongoing technical and management leadership and mentoring to field office accountants through weekly phone calls and office visits; and

•Assist field office accountants in creating and monitoring a development plan in collaboration with Field Office Directors. Provide training to field office accountants and other staff on needed areas including policies & procedures, stewardship, grant compliance, QuickBooks, audit compliance, etc. Training will be provided both on-site and virtually.

Monitoring/Audits

•Visit each field office at least twice per year and perform accounting reviews of internal controls, finance roles and responsibilities, reviewing transactions for compliance, testing petty cash, and assessing field office accounting staff;

•Perform formal review of field office monthly reports as part of global review rotation (coordinated with HQ) and prepare monthly report cards based on results of review for submission to regional, field office and finance leadership;

•Review QuickBooks transactions weekly;

•Coordinate and provide oversight to process for external audits of field offices required as part of country registration and as part of organizational annual audit; and

•Provide assistance in fraud investigations and participate in overall strategy to avoid fraud.

Field Office Accounting

•Provide technical support through regular email, chat and phone interaction with field office on specific areas including accounting, policies & procedures, QuickBooks, grant compliance;

•Act as backup for field office accounting staff during extended absences or vacancies;

•Assist Field Office Directors in registration and compliance with tax requirements for country; and

•Assist in establishing new field offices including setting up QuickBooks, bank accounts, internal controls and hiring and training staff.

HQ Liaison

•Act as liaison between HQ and field offices regarding key finance areas including policy & procedure development, training material & strategy development, compliance/risk management, staff development, registration & taxes, banking, etc.;

•Provide input on key strategies to continue growth and expansion of organization including development of a global financial system, audit/monitoring strategy, improving monthly close, etc.

•Participate in weekly phone calls with International Finance Officer; and

•Participate in periodic regional and global meetings.

·        India Accounting:

•Liaison with IJM consultant Mahesh Kumar & Co. for registration, visa, banking, provident fund, taxation and prepare all required reporting and answer questions; and

•Maintain accounting of IJM Liaison office – Requesting funds from HQ on behalf of India offices, transfer fund to each office, process payroll and prepare entries and reports.

Required Skills and Experience:

•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent;

•CPA or equivalent preferred;

•A minimum of four years accounting experience preferably for an NGO. Accounting experience should include hands on accounting as well as financial analysis, budget preparation and compliance;

•Thorough understanding of GAAP, such as debits and credits, cash versus accrual accounting, financial statement preparation, etc

•Experience with accounting software preferably QuickBooks;

•Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent);

•Experience handling registration and tax requirements in South Asia;

•Exceptional ability in written and spoken English and Hindi; and

•Experience leading and training staff in cross-cultural settings.

Critical Qualities:

•Highest level of integrity and honestly;

•Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information;

•Meticulous attention to detail;

•Strong initiative with creative problem solving skills

•Effective organizer, planner and implementer; and

•Willingness and interest in traveling.

How to apply:

Apply online at http://www.ijm.org/careers/apply-headquarters