Senior Officer, Accounting & Finance

Important Notice

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview

The Senior Officer, Accounting & Finance will primarily be responsible for assisting the Accounting & Finance Manager. Primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining all aspects of the organization’s finances and accounting, reporting, and compliance with policies and guidelines. The position will have regular interactions with all staff.

Reporting Line: This position reports to the Accounting & Finance Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Records & Accounting

Responsible for maintaining field office records accurately and properly.
Maintain books of accounts accurately and regularly for country and field offices.
Keep and update records of all accounts and transactions.

Payments & Staff Advances

Responsible for accurate payment and retirement of field staff travel advances.
All payments will be approved after a copy from Intacct is attached together with a compliance checklist. This copy will form the basis of approval.
Track and approve staff salary and travel advances.
Support the Finance Officer in day-to-day undertakings.

Compliance & Reporting

Conduct timely OFAC compliance checks as per Room to Read guidelines.
Submit all statutory compliance updates and complete e-filing.
Collaborate with the Accounting & Finance Officer (AFO) and Accounting & Finance Manager (AFM) in accomplishing statutory and internal audits.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Compile monthly cash forecasts as submitted by Program Managers for AFM review.
Support cash forecast management.
Act as a key contributor in the budget preparation process using Adaptive.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

ACCA or CPA qualification (mandatory).
Accounting and/or Finance degree from a recognized university/college.
Familiar with accounting packages.
3 to 4 years’ experience in accounting and finance, preferably in an international NGO environment.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of accounting, reporting, and administration.
Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
Results-oriented with commitment to quality and efficiency.

Preferred Competencies

Adept at using accounting software, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Willing and able to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Flexible attitude towards changing priorities and ability to multitask.
Takes initiative and is a team player.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Child Protection Principles

Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental, or sexual violence, injury, or abuse.
All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
Room to Read integrates child protection into all organizational strategies, structures, and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

Room to Read representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
Survivors are referred to available professional assistance (e.g., mental health counseling) upon consent.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s:

Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Code of Conduct
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy

About Room to Read

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn, and grow—creating lasting change.

Literacy Portfolio

Trains and coaches early grade teachers in literacy instruction.
Creates and publishes quality books and curricular materials in local languages.
Establishes children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books for use at school and home.

Gender Equality Portfolio

Supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality.
Encourages lifelong learning and informed decision-making.
Supports young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build skills for a gender-equal world.

Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative education models that can be integrated into education systems to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale.

To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

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