Job Description
SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OPERATIONS. Location: Dakar, Senegal; Delhi, India; Lusaka, Zambia; Manila, Philippines; Nairobi, Kenya; or Rabat, Morocco. About IDinsight. We amplify social impact by partnering with leaders to develop tailored solutions.
Our mission is to use data and evidence to help leaders combat poverty worldwide. IDinsight is a mission-driven global advisory, data analytics, and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact. We tailor a wide range of data and evidence tools, including randomized evaluations and machine learning, to help decision-makers design effective programs and rigorously test what works to support communities. We work with governments, multilateral agencies, foundations, and innovative non-profit organizations in Asia and Africa.
Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, financial inclusion, and other areas. We have expertise in a variety of rigorous approaches and methodologies, which we tailor to each client depending on their needs and constraints. To achieve a positive social impact, we:. Support clients use of data and evidence for routine and major decision-making.
Inform funding decisions toward high-impact initiatives and away from less effective programs or approaches. Create and share tools, knowledge, and ideas that expand the use of data and evidence for social good. Our diverse, growing team of roughly 280 outstanding colleagues operate in nearly two dozen countries around the world. Learn more about our mission and values at IDinsight.org. About the Senior Manager, Global Accounting and Finance Operations role. Responsibilities.
People Management. Directly manage the accounting and payments team. Responsible for ongoing team performance monitoring and reviews. Recruit and develop additional team members as the function grows.
Management of the Accounting function. Ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful accounting information is provided to internal and external stakeholders and appropriate internal controls over finance processes. Ensure the success of the consolidated financial audit and the necessary financial and tax filings in various regions. Manage the audits of our local statutory entities and the group consolidated audit.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place to ensure the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements. Own and ensure implementation of accounting policies and internal controls. Own the accounting system, including managing the accounting software and the chart of accounts. Ensure accurate quarterly consolidation of financial results.
Oversee regular reconciliations of all balance sheets and intercompany accounts. Approve/review journal entries. Assist the team in preparing financial entries and prepare accounting and financial reports as needed. Update internal financial management tools on a monthly basis and review the integrity of those tools.
Ensure processes and documentation are in place to support all compliance requirements. Financial operations. Oversee Finance operations and ensure our internal and external customers receive timely, accurate services:. Oversee Finance operations, including procurement, billing, and payments.
Manage all Treasury operations, including the management of funds between entities and bank accounts, as well as forecasting and managing funds and treasury risks for the organization globally. Manage and mentor the Financial Operations Manager. Ensure appropriate tracking mechanisms are in place to manage performance, performance against finance KPIs and SLA commitments to customers, and availability of the necessary resources. Other.
Work with Legal and Operations on governance, global compliance, and policy matters. Ensure the preparation and review of Form 990, working with the CFO, US Finance lead, and Compliance manager. Support donor and client due diligence needs relating to financial compliance. Coordinate within finance and across global support functions and regions to ensure the success of projects and processes that span across the organization.
Qualifications. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Financial Management, or other relevant area required. A master's degree in one of the above fields is helpful but not required. Professional qualification CPA/ACA/ACCA part II or equivalent required.
10+ years of work experience in accounting and compliance for a mid-size (or larger) organization. Experience managing an accounting team carrying out core accounting functions. Experience coordinating and monitoring financial compliance in India. Experience with international affiliates and transfer pricing agreements is strongly preferred.
US GAAP experience is desirable. Skills and attributes:. Possesses honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, and team skills. Strong problem-solving and communication abilities; is organized and efficient.
Excited by and open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Proven ability to meet deadlines in a high-paced work environment. Strong Project Management skills and ability to coordinate the work of cross-functional teams. Proactive and works with minimal supervision.
Experience working in an ERP environment for project management and accounting. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel with accounting software. Willingness to take on all kinds of tasks and areas of responsibility, including at short notice. Nuts & bolts.
Location. This position is based in IDinsights Dakar, Senegal; Delhi, India; Lusaka, Zambia; Manila, Philippines; Nairobi, Kenya; or Rabat, Morocco office(s). It is not eligible for remote work from the United States. Preference will be given to those with pre-existing work authorization in these countries; however, IDInsight will seek work permits where possible for exceptional candidates.
Start date. The start date of this position is flexible, with preference for candidates that can start immediately. Compensation. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with the qualifications and experiences IDinsight is hiring for and competitive within the global development sector.
We are especially proud of the people-focused benefits we offer, including comprehensive international health insurance, including mental health coverage; paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; relocation benefits; a travel stipend; technology and work-from-home stipends; a professional development budget; and more. Please note that, as a non-profit, we are unable to provide compensation similar to leading private sector organizations.
