Accountant III at Compassion International – Tanzania

Accountant III (Onsite: Arusha)
Accountant III at Compassion International June 2024

• locations Tanzania
• time type Full time
• job requisition id R5566

This
career accountant maintains the organization’s general ledger with the
assigned area of responsibility. She or he works closely with internal
clients across the organization to answer financial questions and
provide advice on proper accounting. This incumbent is a key contributor
to the preparation of financial statements and develops new reports in
response to ongoing business needs. As a
seasoned professional, the accountant uses advanced knowledge of GAAP,
internal financial systems, and other accounting standards to conduct
accounting research and analysis, review and interpret historical
transactional activity, and take a key role in month-end and year-end
close process, to include preparation or review of account
reconciliations. At this career level, the incumbent is generally
competent in several finance specialties and may be called on to coach
or oversee the work of junior accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains
  a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for
  Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing
  with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds
  Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Acts as an advocate to raise
  the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to
  protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection
  considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the
  ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s
  Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports
  any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through
  Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports
  responses to incidents if they occur.
• Uses independent judgment
  to serve internal customers, answering financial reporting questions,
  explaining accounting principles, advising on the proper recording of
  transactions, and informing others of financial policies and procedures.
  Partners in problem-solving for both procedural and technical issues.
• Serves
  as a subject matter expert on the organization’s financial general
  ledger system, including the chart of accounts, functional allocation,
  fund balances, segments and other attributes of the system.
• Maintains
  monthly/annual financial close processes through preparation and/or
  review of key journal entries and account reconciliations, analyzes
  financial activity for errors or misclassifications and corrects as
  needed. Also prepares and distributes financial statement reports and
  provides additional information related to reports for appropriate
  actions and decision-making.
• Attends training and/or accesses
  other means to maintain a level of knowledge and/or credentialing
  sufficient to perform all the requirements of this position.
• Makes
  use of appropriate opportunities to teach other team members and
  internal clients about accounting concepts and their organizational
  application.
• May be called on to coach or oversee the work of
  junior accounting staff, as well as coordinate tasks, as needed, with
  other team members.

Faith
Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture
Accountable
for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural
Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

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Experience
Seven years Relevant experience working in this or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications
Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field.

*Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above

Working Environment
Office – Standard Office Environment

Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day

Travel Requirements
May be required to travel up to 10% of normal schedule

Why work here?

• The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
• Our
  benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b)
  retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage,
  free short-term professional counseling, and more.
• Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
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