The bookkeeper serves at the frontline of transparency and integrity by which Akola strives to operate. The position’s key responsibilities focus on managing all accounting functions in the US office; including daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks and reporting. He or she will require a strong connection with Akola’s mission and a willingness to evaluate finance and accounting operations in order to identify opportunities of optimization and ensure the financial structure of the organization supports Akola’s mission.
Leadership
• Seek understanding with and unified leadership alongside the leadership team and department directors
• Provide a good example of faithful stewardship with time management and organization’s resources
• Serve as an active advocate for Akola, promoting the vision, mission and goals of the organization at all times
Financial Management
• Manage Akola’s US accounting functions and maintain the books of the organization; which includes regular bank transactions, bookkeeping, and payroll, weekly cash flow forecast reporting and fund deployment tracking, monthly bill pay, account statement reconciliation and other month-end close processes, quarterly sales tax and payroll tax form submissions, and annual close processes
• Communicate with Uganda Finance Manager during month-end close processes
• Enhance tools and systems used to monitor cash flow and track fund deployment of restricted investments and contributions
• Assist Director of Finance in preparation of financial statements, investment reports, and annual Form 990
• Assist Director of Finance with the development of annual budgets for all US operations
• Inform Director of Finance of relevant issues regarding financial controls, accounting, and reporting
Administration
• Assist with ad hoc projects for Akola programs and social enterprise as needed
• Minimum BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or related field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in accounting functions
• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus
• Demonstrate experience in successfully managing finance, accounting, budgeting, and reporting functions
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• You are a servant leader
• You share a heart for the vision, mission and values of Akola Project
• You possess strong organizational skills, initiative, problem solving abilities, and an interest in women's empowerment
• You are a self-starter and are able to follow through on ideas with minimal guidance
• You are willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed and be flexible if your role should change or shift
• You are able to effectively communicate with others and efficiently delegate tasks as needed
• You exhibit the utmost integrity and transparency when handling company finances
• You are able to work independently and as part of a team
• You have the capacity to juggle multiple requests, prioritize effectively and consistently meet deadlines
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.